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April 1, 2022: National Advocacy Update

With BA.2 in view, no time to skimp on COVID-19 funding and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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8 MIN READ

Q&A: A drug changed this M4’s life. Prior auth nearly upended it.

Prior authorization is often a headache for practicing physicians. For AMA member Victoria Gordon, it threatened to set back her medical training.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

I’m used to my patients’ prior auth hassles. Then came Mom’s.

Excessive prior authorization processes pose a significant obstacle to the quality of care our patients need and deserve.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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15 MIN READ

Todd Askew on AMA’s latest advocacy efforts to support physicians

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Todd Askew, about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts.

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Access to Care
Moving Medicine Video Update
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1 MIN READ

AMA in the News: February 2022

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2022.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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4 MIN READ

Fixing Medicare pay system once and for all tops advocacy agenda

Reforming Medicare physician payment, overhauling prior authorization and maintaining telehealth expansion are AMA advocacy goals for 2022.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

Toolkit packed with evidence to help end drug-overdose epidemic

Some state officials are leading the way with science-driven policy that saves lives. It’s time their colleagues follow suit. Learn more with the AMA.

Overdose Epidemic
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4 MIN READ

Why prior authorization is bad for patients and bad for business

Prior authorization delays care that leads to negative clinical outcomes for patients that can interfere with the responsibilities of their jobs.

Prior Authorization
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Feb. 18, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization

Physicians report prior authorization hurts workforce productivity and more in the latest Advocacy Update issue spotlight.

Advocacy Update