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AMA adopts policy calling for more oversight of AI in prior authorization

The House of Delegates adopted policy calling for greater regulatory oversight of insurers’ use of AI in reviewing patient claims and prior authorization requests.

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AMA encourages school districts utilizing school resource officers to develop MOUs

The AMA House of Delegates adopted policy aimed at ensuring school districts that choose to employ SROs explicitly define their roles and responsibilities.

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Delegates working at the 2023 Annual Meeting
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Stop probing physicians on irrelevant mental health history

When applying for licensure, credentialing or privileging, doctors shouldn’t face stigma for seeking mental health care. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
2023 Annual Meeting delegates from Kansas and Missouri
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Put naloxone in schools so it can save lives

Opioid overdose-reversing drugs such as naloxone save lives. They should be available in educational settings and public areas, the AMA says.

Behavioral Health
2023 Annual Meeting HOD delegate at mic
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Growth of self-directed testing raises risks of patient confusion

Direct-access tests—also called self-service labs—can be misunderstood or misinterpreted by patients. The AMA adopts new policy to protect patients.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA adopts new policies on substance use during second day of Annual Meeting

Policies address opioid crisis and medicinal use of psychedelics.

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Delegates at the 2023 Annual Meeting
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AMA: Don’t back down on diversity in medicine

With affirmative action imperiled by a pending Supreme Court case, the AMA reinforces its support for a physician workforce that resembles the nation. 

Med Student Advocacy
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AMA adopts policy for race-conscious admissions in higher education

The policy recognizes the consideration of race in admissions as a necessary safeguard in undergraduate and medical education to support a diverse physician workforce.

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AMA announces new policies during second day of Annual Meeting

Policies address physician fertility, disclosure of sexual orientation, equity initiatives, medical school legacy admissions.

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