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Why expanding APRN scope of practice is bad idea

Giving nurse practitioners wide scope of practice leads to more expensive and less safe care. Learn more with the AMA.

Scope of Practice
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 26, 2020

In the news: COVID-19 cases in the U.S., USPSTF draft recommendation for colorectal cancer screening, requirement for insurers to disclose prices.

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Bipartisan House majority backs move to avert possible E/M cuts

Many specialists are facing Medicare pay cuts as high as 11% starting in 2021 unless Congress acts to prevent application of budget-neutrality rules.

Medicare & Medicaid
Oct 29, 2020 ·
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James Jerzak, MD, discusses implementing telehealth and team-based care

Learn how to best engage support staff to successfully implement Team-based care (TBC) in telemedicine.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Laurie McGraw explains the link between two medical terminologies and quality care

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing two medical terminologies, CPT and SNOMED CT, and the importance to providing quality care.

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AMA Update
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Oct. 23, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Physicians urge Nebraska to reject proposed scope expansions

Physicians urge Nebraska to reject proposed scope expansions in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 23, 2020: National Advocacy Update

House members urge action to avert potential E/M cuts and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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How to deliver preventive services at no cost to your patients

New AMA resources break down the preventive services available without patient cost-sharing, and how to properly code for them.

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Scope of practice: How the AMA fights for patient safety

The AMA has worked with 38 states to secure more than 70 scope-of-practice victories. Learn more about how to defend the physician-led health care team.

Scope of Practice