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April 18, 2025: National Advocacy Update

House introduces AMA-supported legislation to alter portions of physician-owned hospital ban and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Maintaining preventive coverage is vital to public health

Ensuring that patients can continue to receive first-dollar preventive care coverage under the Affordable Care Act will save lives and reduce costs. 

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Insurer price-fixing is real and physicians deserve day in court

AMA, Illinois State Medical Society urge federal court not to dismiss lawsuit against “unlawful cartel” that has led some physicians to “the brink of insolvency.”

Claims Processing
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When prior authorization blocks lifesaving treatments

About 100 bills nationwide target this payer cost-control process that delays patient care. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.

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AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about key takeaways from the AMA's recent prior auth survey and more.

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AMA Update for April 4, 2025: AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it
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AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about key takeaways from the AMA's recent prior auth survey and more.

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AMA Update
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April 4, 2025: Judicial Advocacy Update

Court vacates FDA’s laboratory developed test final rule and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

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March 21, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Reminder: March 31 Medicare MIPS reporting deadline and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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