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How calling CRNAs “nurse anesthesiologists” misleads patients

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Letting APRNs order diagnostic imaging could worsen overuse

Evidence shows that—when allowed—advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) order more CTs, MRIs and other imaging studies than doctors do.

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How calling CRNAs “nurse anesthesiologists” misleads patients

With 70% of patients recognizing an “anesthesiologist” as a physician, the AMA urges court to uphold ruling that reserves term for MDs, DOs.

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CMS payment policies & regulatory flexibilities during COVID-19 emergency

View the key actions the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services have taken in response to AMA to improve Medicare coverage of services and reduce regulatory burdens on physicians during the COVID-19 crisis.

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CMS shouldn’t permanently relax rules on physician oversight

Temporary waivers involving scope of practice and licensure should not continue once the COVID-19 pandemic emergency has ended.

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How embedded pharmacists can improve correctional health care

To improve health outcomes in incarcerated populations, embedded pharmacists have become a vital part of the care team. Find out more.

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How to create better EHR usability to enhance physicians’ lives

Physicians recognize the value of the EHR for patient care, but also experience negative associations with patient interactions and work-life integration.

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COVID-19 doesn’t require end-run around scope-of-practice laws

VA memo encourages allowing nurse anesthetists to practice without doctor supervision, part of broader move to bypass state scope-of-practice laws and in some cases diminish physician-led team care.

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How CMS move may undermine doctor supervision across medicine

Proposal to let nonphysicians perform inpatient rehabilitation services without doctor supervision could set a dangerous precedent, say physicians and rehab providers.

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