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14 MIN READ

Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician advocacy.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
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3 MIN READ

Medical societies unite in support prior authorization reforms

CMS urged to finalize proposed policy and rein-in Medicare Advantage plans with guardrails against excessive and unnecessary hurdles to necessary patient care.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

In divided Congress, it’s full steam ahead for physician advocacy

It will be a contentious two years on Capitol Hill, but AMA experts see room to push physicians’ bipartisan agenda on Medicare pay reform and more.

Federal Advocacy
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4 MIN READ

Jan. 27, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Recap of the 2023 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Health systems plagued by payer-takeback schemes, 110,000 denials

The payer-driven schemes are costing physicians and hospitals $1.6 billion a month. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Feb 7, 2023 ·
51 MIN READ

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: How the AMA is fighting for physicians and patients

Watch the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar and learn about the AMA’s advocacy on Capitol Hill and how you can get involved.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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5 MIN READ

How the AMA will stand up for patients, physicians in 2023

The tripledemic, soaring burnout and Medicare pay cuts all mean physicians need a forceful ally on their side. Learn how the AMA will be there.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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9 MIN READ

13 health systems that are innovating to move medicine forward

On prior authorization, telehealth, climate change, health equity and more—these health systems led the way during a trying year. Learn how.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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6 MIN READ

A year of recovery: AMA CXO Todd Unger takes a look back at the progress and key voices of 2022 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Look back at what happened in 2022.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast