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7 MIN READ

“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
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

How CPT code set’s public process helps health innovation thrive

The open process for adopting revisions to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set highlights AMA’s role as a convener of digital health experts.

CPT®
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5 MIN READ

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
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
AMA in Action: Fighting scope creep
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4 MIN READ

Advocacy in action: Fighting scope creep

Inappropriate scope-of-practice expansions threaten patient safety. Patients deserve care led by physicians, and the AMA’s here to stop scope creep. Download PDFs of infographics.

Scope of Practice
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1 MIN READ

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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4 MIN READ

May 3, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Physicians recommend condition-focused MIPS framework and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

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
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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3 MIN READ

Debunking regulatory myths

The AMA provides regulatory clarification to physicians and their care teams in an effort to aid physicians in their day-to-day practice environment.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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4 MIN READ

Owned by physicians, excelling with value-based care

Hattiesburg Clinic’s roots are in a two-doctor practice. Now it balances fee-for-service and value-based care to remain independent. Learn more.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight