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March 8, 2024: State Advocacy Update

New AMA report on overdose crisis in pregnant and postpartum people and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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9 states pass bills to fix prior authorization

Nine states and the District of Columbia moved to streamline prior authorization last year. Another 30 states are considering legislation in 2024.

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Prior Authorization
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Advance physician payments needed to stem cyberattack’s fallout

HHS takes steps to ease some requirements, but physician practices need help fast as major health claims-processing system remains offline.

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Latest Medicare physician pay cut shows desperate need for overhaul

Half of this year’s 3.37% pay cut is allowed to stand after partial relief in budget deal. The AMA will relentlessly lead the charge for systemic reform.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for March 1, 2024: How DC prior authorization reform improved patient care by changing pre-authorization requirements
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8 MIN READ

How DC prior authorization reform improved patient care by changing pre-authorization requirements

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization changes for 2024.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
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8 MIN READ

How DC prior authorization reform improved patient care by changing pre-authorization requirements [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization changes for 2024.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
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Bill adds 1,000 GME slots to address drug-overdose epidemic

Slots would go to addiction medicine, addiction psychiatry or pain medicine programs. Meanwhile, the DOCTORS Act reallocates unused Conrad 30 waivers.

GME Funding
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3 tips for proactive physician approach to stop scope creep

Efforts to inappropriately expand nonphysicians’ scope of practice have been relentless. Learn how physicians can take back the offensive.  

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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What's the difference between physicians and naturopaths?

Some states are considering expanding scope of practice for naturopaths. Learn with the AMA what sets physicians and naturopaths apart.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians