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How AI is leading to more prior authorization denials

Over 60% of doctors say unregulated AI tools systematically deny patients coverage for necessary care. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.

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Fighting for Physicians
AMA in Action: Fixing prior authorization
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Advocacy in action: Fixing prior authorization

Download PDFs of reports, model legislation or a state law chart. Prior authorization is a health plan cost-control process that delays patients’ access to care. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

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Physicians concerned AI increases prior authorization denials

Reflects growing use of unregulated AI decision-making systems by health insurer industry.

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Prior authorization research & reports

Read the evidence supporting the need for prior authorization reform.

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AMA Update for Feb. 21, 2025: Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process
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Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about improving the prior authorization process.

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AMA Update
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Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about improving the prior authorization process.

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AMA Update Podcast
Patient advocate Lucy Culp and Bruce Scott, MD
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As prior authorization burden grows, so does momentum for change

Physicians must show legislators how prior authorization harms patients. Then they need to tell them again—with the data to back it up.

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Fighting for Physicians
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For AMA’s president, the fight for doctors is personal

Failures to fix Medicare pay, prior authorization are hurting doctors and patients. AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, sees it in his own practice.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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New Congress can create lasting legacy of health reform

The new Congress should streamline prior authorization, reform Medicare and extend telehealth flexibilities—issues that enjoy bipartisan support.

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