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27 MIN READ

What private practice physicians need to know about prior authorization

In this episode of AMA Thriving in Private Practice, learn about what private practice physicians need to know about recent changes in prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Thriving in Private Practice
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5 MIN READ

2022 AMA Annual Meeting: 8 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians and medical students will consider at the House of Delegates’ meeting June 10–15.

Annual Meeting
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3 MIN READ

Myth or fact? Verbal orders are prohibited in health care

Can a physician or licensed independent practitioner give spoken orders? Discover what the AMA found when looking at federal regulations.

Sustainability
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4 MIN READ

Health insurance industry continues to falter on prior authorization reform

Survey shows reform goals are unfulfilled after nearly four years despite heavy toll on patients.

Press Releases
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15 MIN READ

James L. Madara, MD, on AMA's continuing commitment to doctors 175 years later

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with James Madara, MD, on AMA's continuing commitment to doctors 175 years later.

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Leadership
Moving Medicine Video Update
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13 MIN READ

April 29, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Becerra sees need to end Medicare physician pay “cliffs” on the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Maureen Leffler, MD
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: Helping doctors find the leader in themselves to cut burnout

Maureen Leffler, MD, says that leadership skills give doctors what they need to change the system, influence others and find joy in work.

Physician Health
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7 MIN READ

Q&A: Doctor-led Medicare Advantage insurer addresses inequities

Zing Health was founded by three Black men, two of them doctors. CEO Eric Whitaker, MD, details what sets apart this growing company.

Health Equity
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13 MIN READ

April 1, 2022: National Advocacy Update

With BA.2 in view, no time to skimp on COVID-19 funding and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update