Nurse holding anesthesia mask in operating room
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4 MIN READ

What's the difference between anesthesiologists and CRNAs?

Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) seek to practice without doctor supervision. Learn what sets apart anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Mar 5, 2024 ·
49 MIN READ

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: State of the states: What key health care issues are in play this year?

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, hear the latest from a panel of AMA attorneys on key issues affecting patients and physicians on the state level.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
Stethoscope on a report with data with a calculator and pen nearby
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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about Medicare physician payment

Medicare physician payment is not keeping up with inflation. This has repercussions for patients’ access to care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Dermatologist examining patient for signs of skin cancer
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5 MIN READ

How scope creep is pushing beyond primary care

Dermatology, emergency medicine and anesthesia are just three specialty areas in which undermining physician-led care is endangering patient safety.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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2 MIN READ

AMA honors Colorado state senator with Government Service Award

At the 2024 National Advocacy Conference, the AMA presented Colorado State Senator Kyle Mullica with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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3 MIN READ

AMA honors Indiana congressman with Government Service Award

The AMA honored Rep. Larry Bucshon with the Award for Outstanding Government Service for his work on Medicare payment and prior authorization issues.

Press Releases
AMA Update for Feb. 13, 2024: 2024 advocacy agenda: Medicare payment cuts, fixing prior auth, and reducing physician burnout
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14 MIN READ

2024 advocacy agenda: Medicare payment cuts, fixing prior auth, and reducing physician burnout

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top advocacy issues for 2024.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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14 MIN READ

2024 advocacy agenda: Medicare payment cuts, fixing prior auth, and reducing physician burnout [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top advocacy issues for 2024.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
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1 MIN READ

Pearl of the Week: Organize around the team

Find resources on workload balancing and cross-training. 

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Sustainability
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week