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  • Working to extinguish physician burnout
  • Leading the charge on Medicare payment reform
  • Tackling the overused prior authorization process
  • Supporting physician-led team-based care
  • #FightingForDocs
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11 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™
AMA Update for Dec. 22, 2023: Reforming Medicare payment, fixing prior authorization and more milestones in 2023
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7 MIN READ

Reforming Medicare payment, fixing prior authorization and more milestones in 2023

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Take a look back on what the AMA accomplished in 2023.

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Leadership
AMA Update
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7 MIN READ

Reforming Medicare payment, fixing prior authorization and more milestones in 2023 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Take a look back on what the AMA accomplished in 2023.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
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Dec. 15, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on scope of practice wins secured in 2023

100+ scope of practice wins secured in 2023 and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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How 17 health systems rose to meet the moment in 2023

Burnout. Inflation. Staff shortages. Medicare pay cuts. They all hit this year. Learn how these health systems responded to drive medicine’s future.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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8 things we learned about scope creep this year

Inappropriately expanding scope of practice for nonphysician providers costs millions and lowers the quality of care. Explore the latest with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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What's the difference between physician assistants and physicians?

Dozens of states have moved to expand scope of practice for physician assistants (PAs). Learn with the AMA about what sets PAs and physicians apart.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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7 MIN READ

What's the difference between physicians and nurse practitioners?

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are increasingly providing care without physician supervision. Learn with the AMA about what sets NPs and physicians apart.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Nov. 17, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting

Highlights from the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update