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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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Prior authorization delays even reach congresswoman’s family

Learn how Rep. Suzan DelBene’s family was affected by prior auth and how her bill would streamline its use in Medicare Advantage.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) on legislation to help fix prior authorization

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion on bipartisan legislation that would help ease prior authorization challenges.

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Prior Authorization
Moving Medicine Video Update
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June 24, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Prior authorization bill passes NJ Senate Committee with strong support from MSNJ, AMA and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Sick of the runaround, doctor takes prior auth pains to Twitter

Gastroenterologist Tauseef Ali, MD, sheds light on how prior authorization delays harm his patients. Learn about AMA efforts to fix prior auth.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Prior authorization: What private practice physicians must know

Doctors know all too well the hassles of this payer cost-control process. Find out how the AMA is tackling prior authorization with research and resources for reform.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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27 Min Read

What private practice physicians need to know about prior authorization

In this episode of AMA Thriving in Private Practice, learn about what private practice physicians need to know about recent changes in prior authorization.

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MRI room
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Cancer killed Kathleen Valentini, but prior auth shares the blame

Third-party administrator boasted making “appropriate decisions on patients’ behalf,” but their delays meant suboptimal cancer treatment. Learn more.

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Judicial Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

In 2018, payers agreed to rein in prior auth. The clock is ticking.

A physician survey shows that insurers have failed to follow through on the commonsense fixes they agreed to. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior auth.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Putting patients first means tackling prior authorization

The latest audit of Medicare Advantage organizations underscores continuing problems with inappropriate denials of services and payment.

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