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How AI is leading to more prior authorization denials

Over 60% of doctors say unregulated AI tools systematically deny patients coverage for necessary care. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.

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AMA in Action: Fixing prior authorization
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Advocacy in action: Fixing prior authorization

Download PDFs of reports, model legislation or a state law chart. Prior authorization is a health plan cost-control process that delays patients’ access to care. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

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AMA in the News: February 2025

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2025.

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AMA in the News
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Advocacy Insights: Across the country, how are states taking up key health care issues?

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn about how the AMA is working with national, state and specialty medical societies to address key legislative priorities.

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Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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Physicians concerned AI increases prior authorization denials

Reflects growing use of unregulated AI decision-making systems by health insurer industry.

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Prior authorization research & reports

Read the evidence supporting the need for prior authorization reform.

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AMA Update for Feb. 21, 2025: Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process
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Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process

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

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AMA Update
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Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process [Podcast]

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

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AMA Update Podcast
Patient advocate Lucy Culp and Bruce Scott, MD
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As prior authorization burden grows, so does momentum for change

Physicians must show legislators how prior authorization harms patients. Then they need to tell them again—with the data to back it up.

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Fighting for Physicians