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Optometrists doing eye surgery? California AB 2236 vetoed for patient safety with David Aizuss, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about California AB 2236 and optometrists.

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Scope of Practice
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11 Min Read

Optometrists doing eye surgery? California AB 2236 vetoed for patient safety with David Aizuss, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about California AB 2236 and optometrists.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: What Congress needs to do now

Join the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar to hear about the AMA’s grassroots calls to action and what you can do.

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Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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Oct. 14, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Health care organizations call for Medicare payment reform and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 14, 2022: State Advocacy Update

CDC grants will help reduce spread of blood-borne infectious disease and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Easing IMGs’ path to practice: What Congress should do

International medical graduates (IMGs) play a critical role, but face many barriers. Learn how the AMA’s powerful advocacy and resources help IMGs.

International Med Ed
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Arizona law gives doctors an option for confidential peer support

Giving physicians a safer way to get help amid the crush of burnout is a bipartisan winner. Learn how to pursue similar efforts in your state.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Why AMA backs Texas doctors’ lawsuit on No Surprises Act provision

A Texas Medical Association lawsuit challenges a provision in the Biden administration’s No Surprises Act final rule. Learn why the AMA supports the move.

Access to Care
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How the AMA’s advocacy efforts are gaining traction on Capitol Hill

Significant legislation on three vital components of the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians is making headway in Washington. Learn more.

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Fighting for Physicians