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The American Medical Association’s most recent survey found that 89% of physicians say prior authorization had a “significant or somewhat negative clinical impact,” but the organization said there are positive signs on the road to reform.

A New York hospital seeking $83 million in state funding has filed a financial improvement plan that involves aggressively appealing insurance claims denials and limiting overtime and physician bonuses, Newsday reported April 15. 

Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare has bought the real estate of four facilities that comprise Saint Clare’s Health in Denville, N.J., and St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, Calif., from Medical Properties Trust for $350 million.