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AMA: No, physicians are not “providers”

The House of Delegates acted to boost patient safety by fixing terminology, supporting research, protecting prescriptive authority and more.

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Nurse practitioners’ care linked to 11% longer stays in the ED

Research in a leading economics journal shows that NPs delivering emergency care also increased medical spending by $129 million in the VA system.

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Who should perform intricate surgeries on or around the eye?

New Hampshire’s governor is the latest to veto legislation to let optometrists perform complex eye surgeries. Find out why.

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36 states lack regulatory oversight of med spas

How do states oversee medical spas on ownership, licensure or scope of practice? Research shows that most do very little. Learn what needs to change.

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April 3, 2026: State Advocacy Update

New Hampshire governor vetoes HB 349, protecting patient safety in eye surgery, and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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NPs appeal federal court ruling on who can say, “I’m a doctor”

Evidence submitted by the AMA and the California Medical Association shows use of the term by nonphysicians can jeopardize patient safety.

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With expanded scope, where do NPs practice? It’s not primary care

New research conducted in wake of Florida law meant to boost primary care access shows nearly 60% of nurse practitioners (NPs) work elsewhere.

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Feb. 27, 2026: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges West Virginia lawmakers to reject bill eliminating physician collaboration requirements of APRNs and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Feb. 20, 2026: State Advocacy Update

AMA opposes Wisconsin bill expanding scope of practice for physician assistants, and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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