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Why patients want doctors to lead the care team

Nearly all patients believe physicians’ extensive training and education is vital to their care. Learn more about what the AMA is doing to #StopScopeCreep.

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Sept. 18, 2020: State Advocacy Update

3 big reasons why letting NPs practice independently is a bad idea and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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3 big reasons why letting NPs practice independently is a bad idea

California’s A.B. 890 that would allow independent practice nurse practitioners goes to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. The AMA explains why he should veto legislation that would allow independent practice for nurse practitioners without physician supervision.

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CMS backs off proposal to diminish physician supervision

Following unified opposition from the AMA and many others, CMS keeps key restrictions regarding nonphysicians’ performance of inpatient rehabilitation services.

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AMA opposes HHS move to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice

The AMA opposes a new HHS declaration that permits pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer vaccines to children between three and 18 years old.

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Independent practice for NPs fails to solve rural access problems

A California bill nearing passage would remove critical patient protections and drive up health care costs. Learn why the bill won’t live up to its promises.

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Letting APRNs order diagnostic imaging could worsen overuse

Evidence shows that—when allowed—advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) order more CTs, MRIs and other imaging studies than doctors do.

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CMS shouldn’t permanently relax rules on physician oversight

Temporary waivers involving scope of practice and licensure should not continue once the COVID-19 pandemic emergency has ended.

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How CMS move may undermine doctor supervision across medicine

Proposal to let nonphysicians perform inpatient rehabilitation services without doctor supervision could set a dangerous precedent, say physicians and rehab providers.

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