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14 MIN READ

Nov. 11, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Bipartisan House letter coincides with launch of APM coalition and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 11, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Stanford University study reaffirms that NPs are not a replacement for physicians and more in the latest

Advocacy Update
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Congressional effort to expand scope creep draws forceful rebuke

The AMA and nearly 90 physician organizations weigh in on a dangerous drive to expand nonphysicians’ scope of practice in Medicare and Medicaid.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Evaluating a prospective physician employer

Take the stress and uncertainty out of job seeking. Get expert tips on how to do your homework on prospective employers.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 MIN READ

In contracting, private practices can find strength in numbers

Learn how your practice can more effectively negotiate by forming or joining a physician organization, also called an independent physician association.

Private Practices
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer
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Senators sound alarm on need to stop Medicare physician pay cuts

46 senators call on Senate leaders for bipartisan work to protect access to care. Learn how the AMA is leading the charge to reform Medicare pay.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Patient and physician in conversation
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4 MIN READ

Keeping the scalpel and laser in ophthalmologists’ hands

Learn about the AMA’s efforts to stop scope creep in California that would have endangered patients needing eye care.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
What doctors wish patients knew about scope of practice
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4 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about scope of practice with Scott Ferguson, MD

AMA member Scott Ferguson, MD, shares valuable information and insights about why scope of practice matters to patients.

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Scope of Practice
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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11 MIN READ

Optometrists doing eye surgery? California AB 2236 vetoed for patient safety with David Aizuss, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about California AB 2236 and optometrists.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast