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What's the difference between psychiatrists and psychologists?

Six states allow psychologists to prescribe psychotropic drugs, something only physicians are adequately trained to do. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Kaiser Permanente notches perfect score on disability inclusion

Learn how the integrated health system ensures it is an accessible and inclusive workplace for physicians and staffers with disabilities.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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Developing AMA policies

Learn about how the AMA House of Delegates develops policies. Visit PolicyFinder to study more about specific policies.

AMA Policies
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Federation of Medicine shows progress in advancing health equity

An AMA survey provides a snapshot into how physician organizations that are part of the Federation of Medicine are advancing health equity.

Health Equity
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Follow principles in 6 key areas to protect employed physicians

Most physicians are now employed. The AMA outlines essentials on contracts, payment agreements, conflicts of interest, patient advocacy and more.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Proposed rule could advance health equity for disabled patients

HHS proposal to combat discrimination against people with disabilities is a step in the right direction. Learn how the AMA has weighed in.

Population Health
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Time for new ideas to address rising drug shortages

Drug shortages are at highest levels since 2014. Learn about AMA policy to address the shortages that negatively affect patient care across the U.S.

Behavioral Health
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Extending telehealth parity will advance patient care

Payers should extend coverage parity and fair and equitable pay policies across the full range of clinical services—no matter how they are delivered.

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Digital
Leadership Viewpoints
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Medical student diversity sees uptick—for now

New AAMC enrollment data tells the tale, but sustaining the momentum will be hard in light of the Supreme Court’s affirmative-action ruling. Learn more.

Medical School Diversity