Donaldo Hernandez, MD, at the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting
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In health care settings, keep “doctor” title for physicians

Professionals with doctorates in nursing practice have sued for the right to be called doctor. Find out why the AMA and others are fighting back.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Big changes will streamline CPT coding for immunization

Changes to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set reflect evolution in the COVID-19 response. Learn more with the AMA.

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Michael Suk, MD, MPH, at Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs forum
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4 MIN READ

Can AMA ethical guidance help health systems—and not just doctors?

AMA Trustee and Geisinger physician leader Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, was among those weighing in on a new direction for the AMA Code of Medical Ethics. 

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Physician-Patient Relationship
Health System Spotlight
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New year, new hope: Momentum builds in Congress to cancel the cut

Nearly 200 members of Congress show bipartisan support for canceling all of 3.37% Medicare physician pay cut that took effect Jan. 1. Learn more.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for Jan. 3, 2024: Scope of practice challenges and a model for team-based care with Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA
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Scope of practice challenges and a model for team-based care with Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about scope of practice challenges.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
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Scope of practice challenges and a model for team-based care with Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about scope of practice challenges.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast
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6 MIN READ

AMA in the News: December 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for December 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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8 MIN READ

AMA telehealth policy, coding & payment

Download PDFs of the issue brief and other resources—the AMA’s telehealth quick guide outlines policy, CPT coding and payment considerations to keep in mind during COVID-19.

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AMA COVID-19 Guides
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about scope of practice

Every health professional plays an essential role on the patient care team, but doctors must lead it. Learn why scope of practice matters to patients.

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Scope of Practice
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™