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Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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Dr. Ehrenfeld: Medicine’s future cannot be left to chance

Removing the obstacles that interfere with care requires a fighting spirit, said outgoing AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH.

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Annual Meeting
Fighting for Physicians
James L. Madara, MD, at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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Dr. Madara turns focus to effective transition to next AMA CEO

After helping cement the AMA as a powerful, mission-driven organization during his time as CEO, James L. Madara, MD, will step down in 2025.

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Annual Meeting
Fighting for Physicians
Hospital emergency entrance
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AMA outlines 5 keys to fixing America’s rural health crisis

Rural health inequities are getting worse, exacerbated by health system strains that are reducing access to care. Here’s how to turn things around.

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Population Health
Fighting for Physicians
Patient with stethoscope on chest
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What patient-care experience do nurse practitioners have on day one?

Over 35% of family nurse practitioner students complete 10 or fewer adult comprehensive health histories in clinical training. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Health care workers walking with colleagues in hospital corridor
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3 bills to expand scope for nurse practitioners die in committee

The AMA strongly opposed efforts to let Mississippi nurse practitioners provide care without physician supervision. Find out why.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Using a digital tablet in a hospital
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Credentialing applications must be revamped to support well-being

Learn how Massachusetts launched a state-wide effort to support physician well-being and how hospitals and health systems can replicate the process.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Two standing figures connected by various vertical lines
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“Are you a doctor?” Why a straight answer is harder to come by

In a new book, Rebekah Bernard, MD, details the rise of “imposter doctors”—nonphysician providers practicing without physician supervision. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Rural storefronts
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Are nurse practitioners easing shortages in underserved areas?

Years of research show the same story in state after state, regardless of their scope of practice laws. Dive deeper with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Physician working in front of computer
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6 ways to cut EHR burdens for physicians

The EHR is driving doctor burnout, but turning things around isn’t easy. Follow this advice to make the EHR less of a physician pain point.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians