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May 17, 2023 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Protecting patients from inappropriate scope of practice expansions

Learn about the unique challenges states encounter when facing multiple scope bills and more in this AMA Advocacy Insights webinar

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Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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April 7, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Prior authorization garners national attention; AMA supports reform efforts in California, New Jersey and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Panel at the 2023 AMA National Advocacy Conference
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5 Min Read

How 3 specialties are facing down scope-creep challenges

Leaders from ophthalmology, anesthesiology and psychiatry describe recent wins on scope of practice and why physicians must unite to protect patients.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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How the AMA is fighting for physicians and patients in Washington, Part II

In the second part of a two-part series episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the AMA’s advocacy on Capitol Hill and how you can get involved.

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Federal Advocacy
Moving Medicine Podcast
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24 Min Read

How the AMA is fighting for physicians and patients in Washington, Part I

In the first part of a two-part series episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the AMA’s advocacy on Capitol Hill and how you can get involved.

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Federal Advocacy
Moving Medicine Podcast
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3-year study of NPs in the ED: Worse outcomes, higher costs

Research shows how nurse practitioners (NPs) delivering emergency care increase lengths of stay and preventable hospitalizations—and overall costs.

Scope of Practice
2023 National Advocacy Conference
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5 Min Read

Amid political divisions, physicians unify to protect patients

Doctors gather in the nation’s capital to press for fixes to Medicare payment, prior authorization and other priorities. Learn more with the AMA.

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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Why scope creep tops state medical associations’ priority list

The AMA is helping to fight dozens of state bills that would remove physicians from patient care, posing threats to patient safety and care quality.

Scope of Practice
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14 Min Read

Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician advocacy.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update