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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 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
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HHS declaration on pharmacists’ scope of practice & COVID-19

Recently HHS issued a declaration entitled “Third Amendment to Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID–19.” Learn more.

Scope of Practice
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Medicare MIPS goes on amid COVID-19, but flex reporting options exist

Physicians and others have until Oct. 5 to challenge their 2019 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score. Learn about opting out for 2020.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Aug. 28, 2020: National Advocacy Update

HHS reverses course on regulation of laboratory-developed tests and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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CMS backs off proposal to diminish physician supervision

Following unified opposition from the AMA and many others, CMS keeps key restrictions regarding nonphysicians’ performance of inpatient rehabilitation services.

Scope of Practice
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AMA opposes HHS move to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice

The AMA opposes a new HHS declaration that permits pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer vaccines to children between three and 18 years old.

Scope of Practice
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AMA opposes expanding pharmacists’ ability to provide child vaccines

We urge HHS to reconsider the negative health repercussions of funneling children away from their primary care physicians and rescind this declaration.

Press Releases
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Shift to telemedicine doesn’t diminish value of team-based care

Team-based care is a win-win for patients, doctors and practices. Learn how to make this approach effective during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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