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Look to ophthalmology for a glimpse of telemedicine’s future

Learn with the AMA how this exam-heavy specialty is pioneering a hybrid telemedicine model that increases access, improves care and reduces costs.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 23, 2021

In the news: Hospital pricing, Pfizer shot gets FDA approval, new T2D screening recommendation, health spending, outcomes across races, Benzodiazepine overdoses.

Publications & Newsletters
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Bipartisan bill aims to reform step therapy, ensure timely care

“Safe Step Act” addresses physician concerns on the adverse outcomes and interruptions in care caused by health insurer step-therapy protocols.

Prior Authorization
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 28, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 vaccine protection, Hospitals, corps. own most physician practices, Breast, cervical cancer screenings declined in pandemic, Surprise medical bills.

Publications & Newsletters
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Now it’s up to Congress to act on prior authorization reform

Health plans have not enacted the prior authorization reforms they agreed to years ago. New congressional legislation offers a remedy.

Prior Authorization
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Managed care problem? Find out if the law’s on your side

The AMA Managed Care Legal Database helps physician practices navigate disputes over payment, contracts, claims processing and more.

Claims Processing
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Physicians call on Congress to address prior authorization reform

AMA survey release coincides with introduction of Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act

Press Releases
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Telehealth resource center: AMA policy resources

Telehealth provides a way for physicians to provide care while keeping patients safe in their homes. Learn about AMA Policies on telehealth and related topics to telehealth services.

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As COVID-19 peaked, prior authorization’s harmful burdens continued

The vast majority of physicians say health plans have gone back to normal on prior authorization, or never relaxed their requirements amid the pandemic.

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