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AMA praises CMS for prior authorization reforms in Medicare Advantage

New final rule includes provisions toward right-sizing the prior authorization process imposed by Medicare Advantage plans

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1 in 3 doctors has seen prior auth lead to serious adverse event

Hospitalization, disability and death are among the worst outcomes, new physician survey shows. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

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March 24, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization

New AMA survey results illustrate a critical need to streamline the prior authorization process and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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3 key senators back physician advocacy priorities

Learn how senators from both parties are working to fix prior authorization, encourage innovative care models and strengthen the physician workforce.

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APA President Jack Resneck Jr. and CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
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How doctors shaped prior-auth reforms in Medicare Advantage

CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure says physicians’ stories of prior-authorization care delays helped prompt policy fixes. Learn more.

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The life and death reality for cancer patients facing insurance denials with Debra Patt, MD, PhD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization and how it affects cancer patients.

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AMA Update
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The life and death reality for cancer patients facing insurance denials with Debra Patt, MD, PhD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization and how it affects cancer patients.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Toll from prior authorization exceeds alleged benefits, say physicians

AMA survey highlights physician experience with unnecessary waste generated by insurer-imposed authorization controls.

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Debra Patt, MD, PhD
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Facing care denial, oncologist sees 4-week wait for P2P consult

Peer-to-peer (P2P) consults are often required to overcome prior-authorization hurdles. But with metastatic cancer, care delayed is care denied.

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