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Scope of Practice

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3 MIN READ

Stop New Jersey’s Rx scope creep for advanced practice nurses

Legislation to expand scope of practice for advanced practice nurses and allow independent prescribing would hurt patient care.
Jenny L. Boyer, MD, PhD

Digital

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4 MIN READ

With telehealth, senior psychiatrist delivers top-notch care to veterans

At 73, Jenny L. Boyer, MD, PhD, is able to offer badly needed psychiatric care to veterans from her home office. “I work in my socks,” she says.
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Physician Health

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5 MIN READ

How Virginia’s getting rid of obstacles to physician well-being

One key: Stop asking doctors about their mental health history. Learn about a pathbreaking Virginia initiative to protect healers.
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Medicare & Medicaid

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4 MIN READ

Medicare physician pay system needs a real fix—not more patches

2% pay cut in 2023 will lead to “tough decisions for a lot of practices,” says top expert. Learn how the AMA leads the charge to reform Medicare pay.
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Prior Authorization

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3 MIN READ

Health systems plagued by payer-takeback schemes, 110,000 denials

The payer-driven schemes are costing physicians and hospitals $1.6 billion a month. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.
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Medicare & Medicaid

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3 MIN READ

Big provisions in $1.7 trillion omnibus: What doctors should know

End-of-year spending package didn’t stop all the Medicare pay cuts, but did include some important changes that will help patients and physicians.
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Physician Health

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5 MIN READ

How the AMA will stand up for patients, physicians in 2023

The tripledemic, soaring burnout and Medicare pay cuts all mean physicians need a forceful ally on their side. Learn how the AMA will be there.
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Physician Health

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6 MIN READ

To cut burnout, this pediatric group is redesigning the care team

Amid COVID-19 surges and rising RSV cases, a San Diego physician-owned pediatric practice gets help from the AMA to improve well-being.

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