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The AMA has achieved recent wins in 5 critical areas for physicians.

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      Exclusive AMA survey shows that less than half of women physicians report burnout as health systems ramp up efforts to support and improve well-being.

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      Which specialties value research output the most for Match?

      Medical student research experience among residency applicants is common, but not always decisive. Learn about the physician specialties where it matters most.

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      After gaining footing as interns, second-year residents take on a new role and increased responsibility. These tips help new PGY-2s excel.

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      How to help senior residents pick their practice settings

      Residency program directors can share this resource for creating practical, personalized plans for the critical next step in their medical careers.

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      Physicians will get their day in court to challenge insurer price-fixing

      Court denies request to dismiss lawsuit alleging MultiPlan violates antitrust law. AMA says “ending this conspiracy” would be good for patients, doctors.

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Practice Management

Scope of Practice

Patients deserve care led by physicians—the most highly educated, trained and skilled health care professionals. Through research, advocacy and education, the AMA vigorously defends the practice of medicine against scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety.

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  • Medical Scope of Practice
  • Physician-led Team-based Care
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Scope of practice key tools & resources

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Scope of practice: Education matters

Updated
Aug 31, 2023 | 5 Min Read
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Scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety

AMA in Action: Fighting scope creep

Advocacy in action: Fighting scope creep

Updated
Mar 11, 2025 | 3 Min Read

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“Volume” of bills is 2025’s biggest scope of practice trend

May 12, 2025 | 5 Min Read
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Effort to end doctor supervision of nurse practitioners fails

Apr 21, 2025 | 5 Min Read
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Let optometrists do eye surgery? That's going to be a no

Jun 3, 2025 | 5 Min Read

Promoting physician-led care

Fighting scope creep with physician-led, team-based care.

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Sep 17 - 18, 2025 ·
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September 2025 Practice Innovation Boot Camp

This two-day boot camp, Sept. 17-18, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.

AMA STEPS Forward®

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Jul 2, 2025 ·
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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy 2025 past events

Learn more about the past events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.

AMA STEPS Forward®

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy upcoming events

Learn more about upcoming events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.

Federal Advocacy

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Jul 2, 2025 ·
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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Sustainability

Jun 30, 2025 ·
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Pearl of the Week: A faster and simpler way to order lab tests

Find resources on implementing pre-visit laboratory tests at your practice. 

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