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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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Feb. 6, 2026: State Advocacy Update

AMA opposes West Virginia bill that would expand APRN and physician assistant scope of practice, and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Court voids rule letting optometrists do eyelid surgery

A West Virginia court determined the state’s optometry board overstepped its bounds. 

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1 in 3 NPs and PAs switch specialties at least once in career

New AMA survey finds that when nurse practitioners and physician assistants switch up, they often do so without formal training in the specialty.

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