Clear Search
Man showing another man a paper or document to sign
·
15 MIN READ

Physician contracting: What to know before you sign

Learn more from the AMA about the key questions that residents and young physicians should consider during the contracting process.

series
Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Graphic of thumb up and thumb down
·
9 MIN READ

Physician contracting: Do’s and don’ts in interviews, negotiations

Review with the AMA the things that you should consider—and avoid—during the interview and negotiation processes.

series
Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
·
11 MIN READ

What physicians need to know about scope of practice expansion with Kimberly Horvath, JD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about scope of practice expansion.

series
Scope of Practice
AMA Update
·
11 MIN READ

What physicians need to know about scope of practice expansion with Kimberly Horvath, JD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about scope of practice expansion.

series
Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast
1 MIN READ

AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions: Key research & resources

Through research, advocacy and education, the AMA vigorously defends the practice of medicine against scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety. 

Scope of Practice
Health care professional walking next to a gurney
·
8 MIN READ

Inside the AMA’s wide-ranging fight against scope creep

An AMA-led coalition of state and specialty societies has worked across the nation to block scope-of-practice expansions that threaten patient safety.

series
Scope of Practice
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
Graphic of health care workers
·
10 MIN READ

Why physician-led care teams are key to battling doctor shortage

All patients, regardless of ZIP code, deserve care led by a physician. Learn why independent practice for nonphysicians won’t fix the doctor shortage.

Scope of Practice
Elderly patient and physician
·
11 MIN READ

How an aging nation, COVID-19 stretch the doctor workforce thin

Action is needed soon to avert a doctor shortage fueled by an aging physician workforce and a U.S. population that is both growing and graying.

Sustainability
Marilyn J. Heine, MD
·
5 MIN READ

Why physician advocacy at all levels will be key in 2021

There is a growing overlap between state and federal policymaking. Learn how AMA advocacy teams are prepared to tackle issues in either venue.

State Advocacy