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10 MIN READ

How to speed up your prior authorization process using electronic health records data exchange [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how the EHR data exchange can help with prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
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4 MIN READ

The AMA is the otolaryngologist’s powerful ally in health care

On prior auth, scope creep, Medicare pay and more, the AMA fights to help otolaryngologists—and all physicians—so they can focus on patient care.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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3 MIN READ

Debunking regulatory myths

The AMA provides regulatory clarification to physicians and their care teams in an effort to aid physicians in their day-to-day practice environment.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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8 MIN READ

Fixing prior auth: 40-plus prior authorizations a week is way too many

AMA survey data shows that’s the average weekly workload for one physician. Learn how the AMA is fighting for prior auth reduction.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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6 MIN READ

AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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4 MIN READ

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

Federal Advocacy
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6 MIN READ

Fixing prior auth: First, speed up payers’ response times

Sluggish action on prior authorization requests can mean hospitalization or death. Learn how the AMA’s fighting to speed up prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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9 MIN READ

5 ways the AMA is fighting for physicians in 2024

Physicians face far too many challenges that interfere with patient care. Find out how the AMA is speaking up for patients and doctors.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

5 positive signs on the road to fixing prior authorization

Regulators, lawmakers and insurers are taking some first steps to ease prior auth burdens. Find out how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians