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12 MIN READ

Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about substance use disorders and treatment.

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7 MIN READ

AMA in the News: September 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for September 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
Balanced pills and supplements
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4 MIN READ

A handful of PBMs have nearly 70% share in 3 product markets

New evidence sheds light on the need for more transparency and oversight of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) policies and practices. Learn more.

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4 MIN READ

2 big insurers take small steps to ease prior authorization burden

United Healthcare and Cigna appear to move in the right direction. Learn how the AMA is working on all fronts to right size prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about prior authorization

AMA Immediate Past President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, explains how the cost-control practice delays care. Patients can help the AMA tackle prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 MIN READ

AMA in the News: August 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
AMA Update for Aug. 31, 2023: The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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13 MIN READ

The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of the overdose epidemic.

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Overdose Epidemic
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13 MIN READ

The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of the overdose epidemic.

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Overdose Epidemic
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House bill advances “gold card” model on prior authorization

Physicians with a 90% prior authorization approval rate in Medicare Advantage would be spared the care-delaying rigmarole. Learn more with the AMA.

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Prior Authorization
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