Row of four lightbulbs
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12 Min Read

Time to pursue patient-centered payment models designed by doctors

The U.S. health care system should include physician-designed alternative payment models (APMs) that can improve care and remove barriers to innovation.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Health care workers in discussion
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3 Min Read

PA rebrand as “physician associates” will deepen patient confusion

Nearly 25% of patients confused about whether PAs are doctors. Delegates say AAPA’s latest marketing move further muddies the waters.

Scope of Practice
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4 Min Read

Reducing burnout requires commitment from entire health system

Southern California Permanente Medical group focuses efforts to reduce physician burnout by weaving the clinician experience into the organizational DNA.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Scale balancing a face mask and coronavirus
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4 Min Read

MIPS relief, reform and research in play to make program relevant

CMS should cut the burdens of its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) while boosting transparency and clinical relevance.

Payment & Delivery Models
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7 Min Read

June 4, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Utilizing data mapping to tackle maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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2 Min Read

Statement on AAPA change of 'physician assistant’ title

AAPA recent move to change title ‘physician assistant’ to ‘physician associate’ will only serve to further confuse patients about who is providing their care.

Press Releases
Health care workers speaking
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4 Min Read

Physician can’t be held negligent in PA student-supervision case

California ruling favorable for doctors in a case in which the AMA urged the court not to allow ordinary negligence claim that fell outside of MICRA.

Judicial Advocacy
May 10, 2021 ·
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Scope of practice issues: Impact on current trainees

Register for the March 8 webinar, "Scope of practice issues that will impact current trainees' practice environment," co-sponsored by APS, MSS and RFS.

Events
Physician care team discussing work
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4 Min Read

3 big challenges to team-based care during the pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic came a quick shift to telehealth. Learn with the AMA how medical practices employing team-based care have adjusted.

Scope of Practice