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PAs push to enshrine “physician associate” term in law

The “wholly unnecessary” change from “physician assistant” would confuse patients, waste money and undermine the physician-led care team.

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Physician-led care is best prescription for health of nation

Allowing pharmacists to diagnose conditions and prescribe medications far exceeds their training and jeopardizes patient health. 

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2025 Interim Meeting Reference Committee B
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4 ways the AMA is working to stop scope creep

Delegates strengthen AMA advocacy for physician-led, team-based care in ophthalmology, obstetrics, pathology and more.

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Who’s interpreting the imaging? Training makes a difference

Study of 1.4 million Medicare claims shows much higher rates of repeat imaging when interpreted by nonphysician providers compared with radiologists.

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Federal court agrees: NPs can’t call themselves “doctor”

The AMA and California Medical Association provided evidence on patient confusion over nonphysician providers’ titles and training. 

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How collaborative care can help close the mental health care gap

As some states consider letting psychologists prescribe, the evidence shows a physician-led approach to mental health is the better way forward. 

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Smiling client at a spa
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Who's on site for care at “medical spas”? Not usually a physician

The med spa industry is thriving, but even relatively simple cosmetic procedures can cause patient harm. That makes having a physician on site a must.

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Sept. 26, 2025: Judicial Advocacy Update

Court upholds California’s Truth in Advertising law as constitutional and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

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Put focus on real fixes for America’s mental health care shortage

As several states look into letting psychologists prescribe medication, physician experts detail why that is not a safe or effective option.

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