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Nov. 11, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Bipartisan House letter coincides with launch of APM coalition and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 11, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Stanford University study reaffirms that NPs are not a replacement for physicians and more in the latest

Advocacy Update
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What physicians need to know about the No Surprises Act with Emily Carroll, JD & George Cox, JD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the No Surprises Act.

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Access to Care
AMA Update Podcast
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15 Min Read

What physicians need to know about the No Surprises Act with Emily Carroll, JD & George Cox, JD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the No Surprises Act.

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Access to Care
AMA Update
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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