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Feb. 14, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Physicians are "making waves for the purpose of change"

Physicians are "making waves for the purpose of change." Find out how AMA weighs in on prior authorization and surprise billing.

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Removing prior authorization for MAT results in more patient care

Learn how Maryland has changed the law to help patients with opioid-use disorder get the evidence-based care they need.

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Prior authorization needs fixing. How it’s happening in the states.

Physician lawmakers reveal strategies to adopt prior-authorization reform. Learn more about AMA’s work with state medical societies to fix the problem.

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Prior authorization of nonopioid pain care prolongs patient suffering

A 10-day trial yields instant pain relief for a patient, but it takes several months to obtain an insurer’s OK for the treatment.

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Nov. 14, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Michigan physicians and patients mobilize behind prior authorization and a survey finds prior authorization rampant barrier in the latest state advocacy efforts.

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How CMS can fix prior auth to put patients before paperwork

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) asked for suggestions on cutting administrative burdens on physicians and others in health care.

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AMA, others ask CMS to comprehensively address prior authorization

CMS urged to reduce the harms and burdens of prior authorization by incorporating Consensus Principles.

Press Releases
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Sept. 6, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on The latest on the fight to fix prior authorization

The latest on the fight to fix prior authorization - Prior authorization (PA) continues to be a major barrier to patient care and a contributing factor in physician burnout.

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July 25, 2019: State Advocacy Update

AMA calls for state action on prior authorization reforms - the latest state health care advocacy news.

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