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5 MIN READ

Finding congressional common ground to advance health issues

Promoting greater cooperation and consensus among lawmakers on health care problems will speed the results achieved.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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12 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis remains an enigmatic and debilitating condition, affecting millions. Two rheumatologists share how to manage this disease.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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12 MIN READ

Aug. 11, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Ways and Means Committee advances prior authorization legislation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

HHS advisory group says don’t switch to costly, untested claims tech

In line with AMA advocacy, HHS is told not to adopt new versions of the X12 electronic claims standards. Learn why this is a win for physicians.

Prior Authorization
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4 MIN READ

Big step forward in Congress to fix prior authorization

The powerful House Ways and Means Committee has advanced provisions to overhaul the prior-authorization process that delays patients’ access to care.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
Maria Ansari, MD
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11 MIN READ

Cardiologist is first woman to lead The Permanente Medical Group

New CEO Maria Ansari, MD, says prevention is key to improving patient outcomes and reducing physician burnout. Learn more with the AMA.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
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6 MIN READ

AMA in the News: July 2023

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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16 MIN READ

Protecting patients from inappropriate scope of practice expansions, Part II

In the second part of a two-part episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the unique challenges states encounter when facing multiple scope bills. 

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Scope of Practice
Moving Medicine Podcast
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9 MIN READ

How innovations in GI surgery are advancing the field of endosurgery with Jennifer Christie, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about endoscopy and how prior authorization plays a role in GI surgery.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update