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9 MIN READ

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

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 Podcast
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2 MIN READ

Panel support of prior auth reform a victory for patients, physicians

A House panel today endorsed a bill to reform prior authorization in Medicare Advantage.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Congress to CMS: Finalize plans to streamline prior authorization

Bipartisan congressional majority presses CMS to implement proposed changes within Medicare Advantage and go further to fix prior authorization.    

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Fighting for Physicians
Michaela Sternstein
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4 MIN READ

To advance AMA Recovery Plan, physicians’ voices are essential

To fix Medicare physician payment and achieve other key goals, doctors must be bold in sharing their stories and asking lawmakers for help.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 10, 2023

In the news: OTC contraceptive approved, prior authorization a tool “to delay and deny care,” deepening mental health crisis in the U.S. and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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9 MIN READ

July 14, 2023: National Advocacy Update

 Concerns over CMS increasing prior authorization requirements and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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22 MIN READ

Protecting patients from inappropriate scope of practice expansions, Part I

In the first 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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4 MIN READ

​​​​​​​June 30, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization regulations

Majority of Congress urges CMS to finalize and strengthen prior authorization regulations and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD
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4 MIN READ

Medicine’s in crisis, but new AMA president sees cause for optimism

AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, knows firsthand what doctors have gone through since 2020, but he’s excited to help lead the way to recovery.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians