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

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      May 30, 2025: National Advocacy Update

      Bipartisan AMA-supported prior authorization legislation reintroduced in Congress and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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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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Scope of practice key tools & resources

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Scope of practice: Education matters

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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

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

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Effort to end doctor supervision of nurse practitioners fails

Apr 21, 2025 | 5 Min Read
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Training gaps between physicians, nonphysicians are significant

Feb 17, 2025 | 6 Min Read

Promoting physician-led care

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

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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.

Sustainability

May 26, 2025 ·
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Pearl of the Week: Pre-visit laboratory testing

Find resources on implementing a pre-visit laboratory testing protocol. 

AMA Update for May 23, 2025: Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care

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May 23, 2025 ·
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Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ongoing efforts to improve physician well-being.

Physician Health

May 23, 2025 ·
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Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ongoing efforts to improve physician well-being.

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May 22, 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.

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