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What’s the cost of scope creep? Start counting in the millions

Research at two health systems has uncovered the cost of care when it is delivered by nonphysician providers practicing without doctor oversight.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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7 MIN READ

8 ways individual doctors can advocate on work-life balance needs

Work-life balance has been touted as a way to reduce physician burnout. Learn how doctors can stand up for their own balance and job satisfaction.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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1 MIN READ

Oct. 20, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Register now: 2024 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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1 MIN READ

Pearl of the Week: Improve outcomes with health coaching

Find resources on helping patients better understand their care plans.

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Physician-Patient Relationship
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, testifies in Congress
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4 MIN READ

4 ways VA effort undermines state scope of practice standards

The VA’s Federal Supremacy Project does not put veterans first, says AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. He should know—he is one.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Nov 1, 2023 ·
1 MIN READ

A Team-Based Approach to Treating Prediabetes

Experts share real-world applications on how to make simple changes in your clinic routine to treat prediabetes.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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5 MIN READ

Oct. 6, 2023: National Advocacy Update

AMA uses listening sessions to reemphasize opposition to VA’s National Standards of Practice and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Pearl of the Week: Medical assistant (MA) development program

Find resources to promote life-long learning. 

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Sustainability
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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4 MIN READ

Physician teamwork helps block bad scope of practice bills

The Washington State Medical Association, AMA and other physician organizations defeated multiple bills that would have put patient safety at risk.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians