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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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Fighting for Physicians
Patient and physician in conversation
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Keeping the scalpel and laser in ophthalmologists’ hands

Learn about the AMA’s efforts to stop scope creep in California that would have endangered patients needing eye care.

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Fighting for Physicians
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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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AMA Update Podcast
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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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AMA Update
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Physician CEO uncovers the value of doctor-led health care teams

Hattiesburg Clinic’s review of its cost-and-quality data became a focal point in national scope of practice debates over physician-led team-based care.

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Health System Spotlight
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Sept. 30, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Big win for California patients: Optometry surgery bill defeated in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Optometrists doing eye surgery? Radical bill vetoed on safety grounds

At physicians’ urging, California’s governor vetoed a dangerous measure that crystallized the safety threat posed when scope creep runs amok. Learn more.

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Fighting for Physicians
Elderly patient and physician
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Why stopping scope creep is about protecting patients

Rebekah Bernard, MD, describes how scope-of-practice expansions threaten patient safety. Learn how the AMA fights to stop scope creep.

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AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions: Key research & resources

Through research, advocacy and education, the AMA vigorously defends the practice of medicine against scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety. 

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