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

Find resources to promote life-long learning. 

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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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
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Why CPT is foundational in the transition to value-based care

Value-based pay models require the right data. Learn with the AMA how the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set is essential to delivering it.

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Pearl of the Week: Who takes the first pass on EHR messages?

Find resources to empower team pools to manage messages.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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How scope of practice impacts the rising cost of health care with Kimberly Horvath, JD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how scope of practice impacts the rising cost of health care.

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AMA Update for Sept. 21, 2023: How scope of practice impacts the rising cost of health care with Kimberly Horvath, JD
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How scope of practice impacts the rising cost of health care with Kimberly Horvath, JD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how scope of practice impacts the rising cost of health care.

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Oct 26, 2023 ·
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How to Financially Sustain Behavioral Health Integration in Your Practice

Experts share real-world experiences implementing BHI and how physician practices and health systems can make it financially viable for their patients. Access the recording and transcript. 

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Nurse practitioners sue for right to use “doctor” label

The AMA stands up for California’s truth-in-advertising law, with survey research showing nearly half of patients are confused about who’s a physician.

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CMA and AMA urge against non-physicians’ use of “doctor” title

CMA and the AMA filed a joint amicus brief in a case challenging California’s law prohibiting the use of the term “doctor" by anyone but licensed physicians.

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