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AMA in the News: September 2022

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for September 2022.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Sept. 30, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Big win for California patients: Optometry surgery bill defeated in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Optometrists doing eye surgery? Radical bill vetoed on safety grounds

At physicians’ urging, California’s governor vetoed a dangerous measure that crystallized the safety threat posed when scope creep runs amok. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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How data drives value-based care and population health

Ochsner Health Chief Population Health Officer Phil Oravetz, MD, details how feeding data to practices at the point of care boosts value.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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Tech can supplement team-based care when staff is in short supply

Team-based care can boost physician satisfaction and patient experience. But innovation is needed when staff shortages lead to unfilled team positions.

Sustainability
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Physician-led health care teams with Bryan Batson, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. Learn more about physician-led health care teams.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast
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Physician-led health care teams with Bryan Batson, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. Learn more about physician-led health care teams.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
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AMA playbook offers a road map to private practice opportunities

New physicians often get little exposure to private practice settings during their training. A great resource from the AMA helps fill the gap.

Private Practices
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Why stopping scope creep is about protecting patients

Rebekah Bernard, MD, describes how scope-of-practice expansions threaten patient safety. Learn how the AMA fights to stop scope creep.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians