AMA Update for June 4, 2024: AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, talks burnout, telehealth and augmented intelligence
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10 MIN READ

AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, talks burnout, telehealth and augmented intelligence

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in prior authorization, telehealth, physician well-being and more

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Leadership
AMA Update
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10 MIN READ

AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, talks burnout, telehealth and augmented intelligence [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in prior authorization, telehealth, physician well-being and more

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 27, 2024

In the news: Physical activity and mortality, prior authorization used to deny care, tracking drug shortages, No Surprises Act arbitration and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Texas Children’s Hospitals Community Cares Program staff
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Parents’ inability to pay won’t stop these doctors from caring for kids

Texas Children’s Community Cares program offers high-quality care for children regardless of their family’s insurance status or income.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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Senate bill addresses inaccurate Medicare Advantage directories

Under the measure, it would be the plans’ responsibility to fix mistakes. Learn why the AMA supports the bill and how it would help patients.

Access to Care
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6 MIN READ

Preventive services coding guides

When physicians order certain evidence-based preventive services for patients, insurance companies may cover the cost of the service, with the patient having no cost-sharing responsibility (zero-dollar). Learn more.

Access to Care
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May 17, 2024: State Advocacy Update

AMA End Overdose Epidemic website updated with new educational resources and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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8 MIN READ

Fixing prior auth: Clear up what’s required and when

Payers often leave patients and physicians in the dark on key aspects of prior authorization. Learn how the AMA is fighting to require transparency.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Physicians can’t proceed with Cigna class action, but patients can

The AMA fought for physicians in court, challenging Cigna’s underpayment scheme, but a federal judge rules only patients’ legal action can move ahead.

Access to Care