Pharmacist with protection mask prescribing medicine
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4 MIN READ

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
UPDATED
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6 MIN READ

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
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24 MIN READ

How prior authorization disrupts patient care, Part I

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

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Prior Authorization
Moving Medicine Podcast
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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2 MIN READ

May 5, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on MIPS hardship exception

MIPS hardship exception application to avoid a penalty now available and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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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.

Advocacy Update
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5 MIN READ

May 5, 2023: State Advocacy Update

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

Advocacy Update
Person filling on a form in a waiting room
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5 MIN READ

Tips to help your physician private practice sail the rough seas

A great new AMA podcast series offers timely advice on saving physician and staff time, changing payment models, and telehealth workflows. Learn more.

Private Practices
Wooden blocks connected to each other
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4 MIN READ

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.

Private Practices