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Prior authorization: What private practice physicians must know

Doctors know all too well the hassles of this payer cost-control process. Find out how the AMA is tackling prior authorization with research and resources for reform.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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In 2018, payers agreed to rein in prior auth. The clock is ticking.

A physician survey shows that insurers have failed to follow through on the commonsense fixes they agreed to. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior auth.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Putting patients first means tackling prior authorization

The latest audit of Medicare Advantage organizations underscores continuing problems with inappropriate denials of services and payment.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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Health insurance industry continues to falter on prior authorization reform

Survey shows reform goals are unfulfilled after nearly four years despite heavy toll on patients.

Press Releases
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May 13, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior auth & Medicare Advantage plans

How Medicare Advantage plans wrongly deny prior auth requests and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Why D.C. Council should act now to fix prior authorization

Prior authorization is bad for patients and physicians. The AMA is fighting in the D.C. Council, and Congress, to fix this obstacle to patient care.

Prior Authorization
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April 1, 2022: National Advocacy Update

With BA.2 in view, no time to skimp on COVID-19 funding and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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I’m used to my patients’ prior auth hassles. Then came Mom’s.

Excessive prior authorization processes pose a significant obstacle to the quality of care our patients need and deserve.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA in the News: February 2022

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2022.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News