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Feb. 23, 2017: National Advocacy Update

CMS contracts to small practices with QPP, maternal & infant health strategy and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 23, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Prior authorization for treatment of substance use disorders, Massachusetts gun safety discussions and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 9, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Drug testing appropriateness document, Rhode Island opioid educational toolbox and more in the latest of AMA's state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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Survey quantifies time burdens of prior authorization

New details on the time physicians and staff pour into completing prior-authorization requests that delay and disrupt patient care.

Prior Authorization
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Jan. 26, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Four states introduce legislation for Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Louisiana and Utah sign standing orders for naloxone and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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21 principles to reform prior-authorization requirements

The AMA and other health care associations offer a comprehensive plan to simplify the protocols that gobble up time and can disrupt patient care.

Prior Authorization
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Health care coalition calls for prior authorization reform

The Health Care Coalition releases new principles to improve timely access to care and reduce administrative burdens

Press Releases
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In EHR age, physicians long to restore medicine’s personal touch

Research reveals what gives physicians professional satisfaction and what drives their their discontent.

Physician Health
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To scan or not to scan? 5 steps to decision support for imaging

Learn about new tools that can make it easier for you to cut down on unnecessary CT scans and MRIs.

Digital