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  • Leading the charge on Medicare payment reform
  • Tackling the overused prior authorization process
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Medical training and scope of practice: 3 keys everyone must know

Nonphysicians are essential to the physician-led care team, but huge gaps in clinical training have profound implications. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Don’t expand scope of practice for already overworked pharmacists

A congressional bill would add more to community pharmacists’ task list, expanding their scope of practice in a way that threatens patient safety.

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Scope of Practice
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6 MIN READ

AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety

Patients deserve care led by physicians. The AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety through research and education.

Scope of Practice
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This resident psychiatrist stakes her claim as physician leader

AMA member Avani K. Patel, MD, MHA, has faced many biases throughout her journey in medicine. But they have only pushed her to accomplish even more.  

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Health Equity
Thriving in Residency
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12 MIN READ

May 5, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Finance Committee holds hearing on provider directories, AMA President testifies and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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May 5, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Push for prior authorization reforms continue in the states and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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April 21, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Surge in medical liability premiums increases reaches fourth consecutive year and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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PAs pushing to expand their scope of practice across the country

Some bills would allow physician assistants (PAs) to practice without doctor supervision. Learn how physicians in one state stopped this scope creep.

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May 17, 2023 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Protecting patients from inappropriate scope of practice expansions

Learn about the unique challenges states encounter when facing multiple scope bills and more in this AMA Advocacy Insights webinar

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Advocacy Insights Webinar Series