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Oct. 23, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Physicians urge Nebraska to reject proposed scope expansions

Physicians urge Nebraska to reject proposed scope expansions in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Scope of practice: How the AMA fights for patient safety

The AMA has worked with 38 states to secure more than 70 scope-of-practice victories. Learn more about how to defend the physician-led health care team.

Scope of Practice
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What your patients must know about Rx shopping online

Millions of newly uninsured Americans may look online to save money on prescription drugs. Here are some important safety tips your patients should know.

Behavioral Health
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AMA statement on Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana abortion case

Today’s decision is a victory for patients and a strike against government interference in the patient-physician relationship.

Press Releases
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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down admitting-privilege restrictions

A law restricting doctors unduly burdened patients, said the nation’s high court in ruling against a Louisiana law limiting who could perform abortions.

Judicial Advocacy
Sheryl Hirsch, MD
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Small private practice reopening prioritizes patient, staff safety

Learn how a pediatric practice has outlasted financial uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and is opening its doors a little wider to see more patients.

Private Practices
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Half of adults know of care that was postponed during COVID-19

As states loosen stay-at-home restrictions, many patients expect to return to their physicians’ offices to get care they delayed. Find what you need from the AMA to be ready.

Infectious Diseases
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Atlantic Health: Reopening requires air-traffic control mentality

New Jersey has lifted its suspension of elective surgeries. Learn how this health system is managing the flow of patients and letting them to know that care shouldn’t be postponed.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
Thomas Eppes, MD
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Physician leader: Patients must know about efforts to keep them safe

Strict safety measures helped keep a large group practice open during the COVID-19 pandemic, now the key is to make sure patients know about them.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight