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Battlefield widens with hundreds of scope-creep bills introduced

Protecting patients from unsafe expansion of nonphysician scope of practice is paramount. Learn how the AMA fights to stop scope creep.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Medical training and scope of practice: 3 keys everyone must know

Nonphysicians are essential to the physician-led care team, but huge gaps in clinical training have profound implications. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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10 MIN READ

May 19, 2023: National Advocacy Update

 Senate Committee passes bipartisan PBM legislation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Don’t expand scope of practice for already overworked pharmacists

A congressional bill would add more to community pharmacists’ task list, expanding their scope of practice in a way that threatens patient safety.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety

Patients deserve care led by physicians. The AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety through research and education.

Scope of Practice
Avani K. Patel, MD
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11 MIN READ

This resident psychiatrist stakes her claim as physician leader

AMA member Avani K. Patel, MD, MHA, has faced many biases throughout her journey in medicine. But they have only pushed her to accomplish even more.  

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Health Equity
Thriving in Residency
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12 MIN READ

May 5, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Finance Committee holds hearing on provider directories, AMA President testifies and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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May 5, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Push for prior authorization reforms continue in the states and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Team-based care can be a boon for your physician private practice

Teamwork isn’t just for sports. Organized group workflow saves money and protects physicians and practice staff from burnout. Learn more with the AMA.

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