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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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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
Rebekah Bernard, MD
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Training gaps between physicians, nonphysicians are significant

Two MDs who previously worked as nonphysician providers say there’s no comparing the caliber of education—making physician-led care teams essential. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Who can document components of E/M services?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about who can document E/M services. 

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CPT®
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Is order entry a physician-only EHR task?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about who can enter orders in the EHR.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Debunking Regulatory Myths
Doctor talking to a patient in a consultation at the office
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How the CPT code set can help speed up value-based care adoption

The AMA Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes facilitate value-based care payment arrangements, and there are opportunities to do even more.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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Pearl of the Week: Thanks, but no thanks

Find resources on managing messages from the patient portal.

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Digital
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
National Advocacy Conference graphic (Updated)
Feb 23 - 25, 2026 ·
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National Advocacy Conference

The AMA National Advocacy Conference will take place on Feb. 23-25, 2026. 

Events
Physician checking in on patient in bed
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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact. 

Access to Care
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Pearl of the Week: Help for patients with uncontrolled hypertension

Find resources on embedding a pharmacist into the practice.

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Hypertension
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week