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Why expanding APRN scope of practice is bad idea

Giving nurse practitioners wide scope of practice leads to more expensive and less safe care. Learn more with the AMA.

Scope of Practice
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 26, 2020

In the news: COVID-19 cases in the U.S., USPSTF draft recommendation for colorectal cancer screening, requirement for insurers to disclose prices.

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Oct. 23, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Physicians urge Nebraska to reject proposed scope expansions

Physicians urge Nebraska to reject proposed scope expansions in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 18, 2020: State Advocacy Update

3 big reasons why letting NPs practice independently is a bad idea and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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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.

Scope of Practice
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Why residents are turning to podcasts to enhance their training

With portability and personalization, podcasts are proving to be a valuable learning tool for time-crunched medical residents. Here’s why.

Medical Resident Wellness
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AMA in the News: January 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2020.

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Jan. 30, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Surgeon General & smoking cessation report, value-based care regulatory changes and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Dec. 6, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Violence against transgender individuals, transparency in health care pricing, and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update