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Pearl of the Week: Focus on the practice environment

Find resources on implementing a leadership strategy and chief wellness officer role.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Fixing prior auth: These critical changes must be made

The payer cost-control process of prior authorization wastes physicians’ time and delays patient care. Dive deep on five big reforms that are needed.

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Prior Authorization
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Physician cybersecurity

Viruses, malware and hackers pose a threat to patients and physician practices. Find resources to protect patient health records and other data from cyberattacks.

Sustainability
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Why we fight to fix prior authorization

The AMA is challenging insurance companies to eliminate care delays, patient harms and practice hassles. Hear from our members and learn how we are fighting to fix prior authorization.

Prior Authorization
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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
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AMA in the News: May 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for May 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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May 31, 2024: National Advocacy Update

 AMA submits comments on FTC’s investigation into the role of “middlemen” in drug shortages and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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May 31, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Momentum continues on state prior authorization bills and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Improving health in rural areas is within our collective reach

The death rate in rural America is 20% higher than in urban centers. The AMA is pursuing policies that can reduce rural health inequities nationwide.

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Leadership
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