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Map highlighting states with APRN scope of practice
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8 states defeat efforts to expand APRN scope of practice

Patients deserve care led by physicians. Learn about the fight to preserve physician-led, team-based care and stop scope of practice expansions.

Scope of Practice
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Doctors ask CMS to enforce rules on zero-fee EFT payments

As much as 3% of EFT claim payments are going to “value-added” services physician practices never requested. It’s time for the practice to end.

Claims Processing
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Uncovering the true value of telehealth to improve care outcomes

Spike in use of digital health may have started as way to cope with the pandemic, but the technologies have long-term value for patients.

Digital
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AMA applauds FDA’s new guidance to reduce sodium in U.S. food supply

AMA commends the FDA for its new guidance aimed at reducing the amount of sodium added to the nation’s food supply.

Press Releases
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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Unconstitutional attack on reproductive health must not stand

Mississippi’s attempt to limit reproductive health care infringes on the patient-physician relationship and impermissibly violates medical ethics

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Rescinding Title X restrictions is a win for patients, physicians

The Biden administration move will restore access to family-planning services for millions of patients who have low incomes or no insurance coverage.

Judicial Advocacy
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Brittany Ikwuagwu on the power of medical student advocacy

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Brittany Ikwuagwu on medical student advocacy.

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Med Student Advocacy
Moving Medicine Video Update
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Now is the time for doctors to shape what’s next on telehealth

The COVID-19 pandemic has made telehealth a household word. Experts say it should be only the start of comprehensive digital health offerings.

Digital
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Oct. 8, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on health insurance competition study

2021 update to "Competition in Health Insurance: A Comprehensive Study of U.S. Markets," in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update