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5 MIN READ

Do these 10 myths drive physician burnout in your organization?

Regulatory misunderstandings often lead to requirements that waste physicians’ time and interfere with care. The AMA’s setting the record straight.

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Physician Health
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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12 MIN READ

Change Healthcare cyberattack

Change Healthcare experiences a cyber security issue impacting prior procedure authorizations, electronic prescribing and other patient care functions.

Sustainability
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8 MIN READ

Fixing prior auth: Clear up what’s required and when

Payers often leave patients and physicians in the dark on key aspects of prior authorization. Learn how the AMA is fighting to require transparency.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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11 MIN READ

Latest bird flu news, Long Beach tuberculosis outbreak, and CDC Mpox Clade 1 DRC update

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest bird flu news and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

Physicians can’t proceed with Cigna class action, but patients can

The AMA fought for physicians in court, challenging Cigna’s underpayment scheme, but a federal judge rules only patients’ legal action can move ahead.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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4 MIN READ

3 tips to avoid lifestyle creep as a young physician

Physicians’ spending tends to creep upward after finishing residency or fellowship. Learn with the AMA about how to avert that pattern.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Transitioning to Practice
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7 MIN READ

Fixing prior auth: Give doctors a true peer to talk with—stat

“Peer-to-peer” consults are often with health plan employees who lack the right expertise, training or credentials. The AMA is fighting to change that.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about osteoporosis

10 million Americans grapple with a silent threat that weakens bones: osteoporosis. A rheumatologist from Hattiesburg Clinic shares more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

Trends in health care spending

Download PDFs of policy research perspectives to learn about trends in health care spending and what the AMA is doing to reduce the rate of growth in health care spending.

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