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Congressional effort to expand scope creep draws forceful rebuke

The AMA and nearly 90 physician organizations weigh in on a dangerous drive to expand nonphysicians’ scope of practice in Medicare and Medicaid.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer
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Senators sound alarm on need to stop Medicare physician pay cuts

46 senators call on Senate leaders for bipartisan work to protect access to care. Learn how the AMA is leading the charge to reform Medicare pay.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Why medical schools may need to pivot on admissions approach

The U.S. Supreme Court this week heard oral arguments in two cases that could alter how medical schools work to diversify the physician workforce.

Judicial Advocacy
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Recognizing diversity’s benefits in classrooms—and exam rooms

The Supreme Court must not outlaw longstanding admissions policies that are helping shape a future physician workforce that more closely resembles the nation’s patients.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Telehealth progress relies on making temporary policies permanent

Physicians are showing creativity in the use of telehealth, but this versatility is tied to the temporary waiving of outdated laws and regulations.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Oct. 28, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on webinar for AMA grassroots updates

Register for next week’s webinar: AMA grassroots update on Medicare and prior authorization in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 28, 2022: National Advocacy Update

VA proposed rule allowing health professions trainees to provide care via telehealth and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 28, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Register for the 2023 State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Broader information-blocking requirements take effect: What it means

Requests can seek a wide swath of electronic health information, yet EHRs aren’t yet equipped to help doctors handle them. Learn more with the AMA.

Digital