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Dr. Steve Epstein

@drsteveepstein

Emergency Physician, Health Services/Health Policy Researcher, Volunteer Physician with the US Ski Teams. Opinions are my own.

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I'm #FightingForDocs at AMA's National Advocacy Conference, making my voice heard on issues like Medicare payment reform, prior authorization, and scope of practice -- key focuses of the AMA Recovery Plan for America's Physicians. spr.ly/60083lpmm #AMANAC

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Op-Ed from AMA President Jack Resneck MD in NYT. This is about more than #mifepristone - this jeopardizes our 85-year-old drug regulatory system that, for all its flaws, has an outstanding safety record. ama.smh.re/1RG

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There is a huge potential seen for artificial intelligence (AI) to provide clinical decision support, but there is no substitute for a physician. AMA shares where ChatGPT fits in. ama.smh.re/1Rq

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Becoming ill from respiratory viruses is common, especially during the fall and winter. We strongly urge everyone who’s eligible to get the updated #COVID-19, influenza, and #RSV vaccines as soon as possible to protect themselves and their loved ones. ama.smh.re/291

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In Jacksonville FL for the AMA #StateAdvocacySummit. It’s colder here than in Boston, so we’re starting with training for #AMAambassadors with the incomparable a. and J. Mori Johnson

In Jacksonville FL for the <a href="/AmerMedicalAssn/">AMA</a> #StateAdvocacySummit. It’s colder here than in Boston, so we’re starting with training for #AMAambassadors with the incomparable <a href="/anadexx/">a.</a> and <a href="/jmorijohnson/">J. Mori Johnson</a>
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Barriers to care, like #priorauth and insurance denials, have life and death consequences for patients. While docs want to help patients, the burden is overwhelming. We need more transparency in health insurance. #StateAdvocacySummit. #FixPriorAuth ama.smh.re/2Ko

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Thought-provoking and poignant presentation last night from Abraham Verghese opened the @AmerMedAssn #StateAdvocacySummit, reminding us that our technologies can be powerful tools, but the human touch is necessary for healing.

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Added bonus at the AMA #StateAdvocacySummit: a panel discussion on AI in medicine from experts in this space, including physicians already using AI to improve patient care. Good update on the AMA’s prior work: ama.smh.re/2LG

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The panel on medical student and physician wellness at the AMA's #StateAdvocacySummit hits close to home - 3 of my med school classmates died prematurely due to depression. We need to get rid of the stigma around mental health #physicianburnout. ama.smh.re/2LQ

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Mergers in health care aren’t always good for physicians or patients. At #StateAdvocacySummit learning how antitrust enforcement can improve the marketplace for docs. ama.smh.re/2LU

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While @ONC_HealthIT has done some great work on information blocking, more needs to be done to support QCDRs’ promise of improving quality of care and increasing health care value. Great discussion today at AMA #StateAdvocacySummit

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Great friends #FightingForDocs at AMA #StateAdvocacySummit. An AMAzing amount of material in a 48 hour span. Looking forward to next year!

Great friends #FightingForDocs at <a href="/AmerMedicalAssn/">AMA</a> #StateAdvocacySummit. An AMAzing amount of material in a 48 hour span. Looking forward to next year!
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Opening statements in Senate HELP Committee Boston field hearing on private equity in medicine. Focus will be on the Steward hospital crisis in Massachusetts and elsewhere. Sen. Markey and Warren present.

Opening statements in Senate HELP Committee Boston field hearing on private equity in medicine. Focus will be on the Steward hospital crisis in Massachusetts and elsewhere. Sen. Markey and Warren present.
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“90% of healthcare companies most at (financial) risk are owned by private equity firms.” Testimony at Senate HELP committee.

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Only 14% of hospital board members nationally have had patients care experience, Don Berwick testified at Senate HELP committee field hearing in Boston.

Only 14% of hospital board members nationally have had patients care experience, <a href="/donberwick/">Don Berwick</a> testified at Senate HELP committee field hearing in Boston.