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What patient-care experience do nurse practitioners have on day one?

Over 35% of family nurse practitioner students complete 10 or fewer adult comprehensive health histories in clinical training. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Physician Practice Benchmark Survey

Download PDFs of the latest findings about shifts in medical practice ownership, physician practice structure and physician payment methods.

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3 bills to expand scope for nurse practitioners die in committee

The AMA strongly opposed efforts to let Mississippi nurse practitioners provide care without physician supervision. Find out why.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for May 10, 2024: Scope creep in health care: 2024 trends and the latest scope of practice legislation in Mississippi
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Scope creep in health care: 2024 trends and the latest scope of practice legislation in Mississippi

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

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
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Scope creep in health care: 2024 trends and the latest scope of practice legislation in Mississippi [Podcast]

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

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast
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“Are you a doctor?” Why a straight answer is harder to come by

In a new book, Rebekah Bernard, MD, details the rise of “imposter doctors”—nonphysician providers practicing without physician supervision. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Are nurse practitioners easing shortages in underserved areas?

Years of research show the same story in state after state, regardless of their scope of practice laws. Dive deeper with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
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Pearl of the Week: A team approach for behavioral health

Find resources on behavioral health care and engaging behavioral health clinicians for additional assistance in your practice.

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Scope of Practice
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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The AMA is the otolaryngologist’s powerful ally in health care

On prior auth, scope creep, Medicare pay and more, the AMA fights to help otolaryngologists—and all physicians—so they can focus on patient care.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians