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

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      About 1 in 7 resident physicians has food insecurity: study

      Food insecurity has been shown to be a struggle among residents and fellows. Find out how Geisinger is tackling the problem.

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      Feb. 6, 2026: National Advocacy Update

      Significant wins for patients, physicians in Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

      Feb. 6, 2026: State Advocacy Update

      AMA opposes West Virginia bill that would expand APRN and physician assistant scope of practice, and more in the latest State 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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Scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety

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Advocacy in action: Fighting scope creep

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2025 AMA State Advocacy Impact Report

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Promoting physician-led care

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

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Sustainability

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Debunking regulatory myths

The AMA provides regulatory clarification to physicians and their care teams in an effort to aid physicians in their day-to-day practice environment.

Advocacy Update

Feb 6, 2026 ·
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Feb. 6, 2026: State Advocacy Update

AMA opposes West Virginia bill that would expand APRN and physician assistant scope of practice, and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Access to Care

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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact. 

AMA STEPS Forward®

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AMA STEPS Forward®: Time-saving strategies

Learn how to establish workflows that support team-based care to enhance your practice productivity and reduce administrative burdens.

Steps Forward Innovation Academy

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Learning Collaborative: Reducing Administrative Burden

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Learning Collaborative will guide participants through strategies to reduce physician administrative burden in ambulatory medical practices and processes to facilitate change. 

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