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June 2, 2023: National Advocacy Update

U.S. Surgeon General releases advisory on social media and youth mental health, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Why the latest congressional effort at scope creep is a no-go

The “I CAN Act” would let nonphysician practitioners deliver care beyond their training. Evidence shows that could mean higher costs and worse care.

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AMA in the News: May 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for May 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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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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Physicians’ desire for independence drives Privia partnerships

Community Medical Group, Connecticut’s largest clinically integrated network, partners with Privia Health to boost quality and lower physician burnout.

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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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28 MIN READ

How prior authorization disrupts patient care, Part II

In the second part of a two-part series episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the current state of prior authorization.

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Moving Medicine Podcast
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May 19, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on "Medicare basics" series

New “Medicare basics” series offers background for advocates and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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May 19, 2023: National Advocacy Update

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

Advocacy Update