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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about scope of practice

Every health professional plays an essential role on the patient care team, but doctors must lead it. Learn why scope of practice matters to patients.

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Scope of Practice
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

Slashing prior authorization gets bipartisan support in Congress

GOLD CARD Act would help cut prior authorization red tape in Medicare Advantage. Learn more with the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Richard Burgess, MD.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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9 MIN READ

CPT® Evaluation and Management

On Nov. 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a historic provision in the 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule.

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3 MIN READ

Listen and learn with the AMA’s top podcast episodes

Original AMA podcasts help doctors and medical students stay updated on the go. Catch up with some of our most popular episodes.

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AMA Update for Dec. 22, 2023: Reforming Medicare payment, fixing prior authorization and more milestones in 2023
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7 MIN READ

Reforming Medicare payment, fixing prior authorization and more milestones in 2023

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Take a look back on what the AMA accomplished in 2023.

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Leadership
AMA Update
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7 MIN READ

Reforming Medicare payment, fixing prior authorization and more milestones in 2023 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Take a look back on what the AMA accomplished in 2023.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Dec. 20, 2023: Ozempic for weight loss, Zepbound JAMA study, new sickle cell treatments and Medicare payment cuts
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12 MIN READ

Ozempic for weight loss, Zepbound JAMA study, new sickle cell treatments and Medicare payment cuts

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Ozempic for weight loss, sickle cell treatments and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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12 MIN READ

Ozempic for weight loss, Zepbound JAMA study, new sickle cell treatments and Medicare payment cuts [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Ozempic for weight loss, sickle cell treatments and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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5 MIN READ

CPT code set facilitates development of useful AI-powered devices

The 2024 digital health picture includes complex algorithms to help find the best therapy options and telephone communication to keep patients well.

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