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8 things we learned about scope creep this year

Inappropriately expanding scope of practice for nonphysician providers costs millions and lowers the quality of care. Explore the latest with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

New Year’s resolution for Congress: Cancel the Medicare pay cut

The AMA's fully behind new House bill to cancel the entire 3.37% Medicare physician pay cut that’s set to start Jan. 1 and threatens access to care.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Cancer patients’ verdict on prior authorization? It’s horrible

Cancer treatments can be awful, but so is having to navigate prior authorization to get oncologist-recommended care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Share of doctors looking to cut hours has doubled in last decade

40% of physicians—emotionally exhausted—say they will cut back on clinical work hours. Learn how the AMA’s working to reduce physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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How women physicians can find balance in—and out of—the workplace

From discrimination to the EHR time sink, women physicians face challenges that add to burnout. Learn about four ways to find work-life balance.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

What's the difference between physician assistants and physicians?

Dozens of states have moved to expand scope of practice for physician assistants (PAs). Learn with the AMA about what sets PAs and physicians apart.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Looking for 1.2 million voices to support Medicare pay reform

America’s physicians must make themselves heard as Congress holds the keys to canceling next year’s 3.37% pay cut and fixing Medicare payment.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Burnout pervades medical education too. Here’s how to tackle it.

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the challenges and workload faced by physician faculty and other medical educators. Learn more with the AMA.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
Fighting for Physicians
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40% of doctors eye exits. What can organizations do to keep them?

40% of doctors plan to leave their current spot in two years, AMA survey shows. Here’s how leaders can help prevent a wave of physician departures.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians