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3 MIN READ

Scope of practice: How the AMA fights for patient safety

The AMA has worked with 38 states to secure more than 70 scope-of-practice victories. Learn more about how to defend the physician-led health care team.

Scope of Practice
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5 MIN READ

6 best practices to sharpen physicians’ use of telehealth

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust telehealth into homes across the world. Learn top experts’ advice on how to ensure effective use of telemedicine.

Digital
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3 MIN READ

Why patients want doctors to lead the care team

Nearly all patients believe physicians’ extensive training and education is vital to their care. Learn more about what the AMA is doing to #StopScopeCreep.

Scope of Practice
8 MIN READ

Joining physician-led integrated systems: A guide to better decision making

A roadmap to guide residents and physicians to select a physician-led integrated health system as a viable practice option. The governance and culture of a health system can have a significant effect. AMA's guide can help your decision making.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 MIN READ

7 key ways to gauge physician time lost to EHR work

Learn about the essential pieces that can be extracted from the electronic health record that, when standardized, could help unlock a better clinical environment.

Digital
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4 MIN READ

Congress plays name game to redefine “physician” under Medicare

Legislation would allow clinical psychologists to direct inpatient or partial hospitalization care without consulting a medical doctor.

Scope of Practice
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5 MIN READ

Sept. 18, 2020: National Advocacy Update

CMS seeks physicians for 5% APM incentive payments and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Sept. 18, 2020: State Advocacy Update

3 big reasons why letting NPs practice independently is a bad idea and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

3 big reasons why letting NPs practice independently is a bad idea

California’s A.B. 890 that would allow independent practice nurse practitioners goes to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. The AMA explains why he should veto legislation that would allow independent practice for nurse practitioners without physician supervision.

Scope of Practice