Gerald E. Harmon, MD, at the 2022 Annual Meeting
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Dr. Harmon: The U.S. must renew its commitment to physicians

President Gerald Harmon, MD, detailed the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians to those who took care of the nation at “great personal sacrifice.”

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Fighting for Physicians
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James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2022 AMA Annual Meeting, Dr. Madara discusses the AMA's legacy. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Speeches
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Immediate Past President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, address at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2022 AMA Annual Meeting, Gerald E. Harmon, MD, discusses the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Speeches
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AMA unveils Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians

Ambitious roadmap aims to renew our country’s commitment to physicians so patients can receive the high-quality care they deserve.

Press Releases
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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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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 23, 2022

In the news: Monkeypox, Paxlovid rebound, DOJ urged to action on insurance denials and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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May 27, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA statement on Texas school shooting and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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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
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.

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