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Congress plays name game to redefine “physician” under Medicare

Legislation would allow clinical psychologists to direct inpatient or partial hospitalization care without consulting a medical doctor.

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Sept. 18, 2020: State Advocacy Update

3 big reasons why letting NPs practice independently is a bad idea and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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3 big reasons why letting NPs practice independently is a bad idea

California’s A.B. 890 that would allow independent practice nurse practitioners goes to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. The AMA explains why he should veto legislation that would allow independent practice for nurse practitioners without physician supervision.

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HHS declaration on pharmacists’ scope of practice & COVID-19

Recently HHS issued a declaration entitled “Third Amendment to Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID–19.” Learn more.

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CMS backs off proposal to diminish physician supervision

Following unified opposition from the AMA and many others, CMS keeps key restrictions regarding nonphysicians’ performance of inpatient rehabilitation services.

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AMA opposes HHS move to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice

The AMA opposes a new HHS declaration that permits pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer vaccines to children between three and 18 years old.

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AMA opposes expanding pharmacists’ ability to provide child vaccines

We urge HHS to reconsider the negative health repercussions of funneling children away from their primary care physicians and rescind this declaration.

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Independent practice for NPs fails to solve rural access problems

A California bill nearing passage would remove critical patient protections and drive up health care costs. Learn why the bill won’t live up to its promises.

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Letting APRNs order diagnostic imaging could worsen overuse

Evidence shows that—when allowed—advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) order more CTs, MRIs and other imaging studies than doctors do.

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