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How calling CRNAs “nurse anesthesiologists” misleads patients

With 70% of patients recognizing an “anesthesiologist” as a physician, the AMA urges court to uphold ruling that reserves term for MDs, DOs.

Judicial Advocacy
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CMS shouldn’t permanently relax rules on physician oversight

Temporary waivers involving scope of practice and licensure should not continue once the COVID-19 pandemic emergency has ended.

Scope of Practice
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COVID-19 doesn’t require end-run around scope-of-practice laws

VA memo encourages allowing nurse anesthetists to practice without doctor supervision, part of broader move to bypass state scope-of-practice laws and in some cases diminish physician-led team care.

Scope of Practice
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June 19, 2020: National Advocacy Update

AMA opposes HHS rule removing protection against discrimination and more National Advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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How CMS move may undermine doctor supervision across medicine

Proposal to let nonphysicians perform inpatient rehabilitation services without doctor supervision could set a dangerous precedent, say physicians and rehab providers.

Scope of Practice
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4 tips for physician advocates to protect the doctor-led care team

Efforts to chip away at the physician-led care team are not going away. Here’s how doctors can build the right relationships to help protect patients

Scope of Practice
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Jan. 30, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Physicians respond to request for feedback on Medicare scope of practice

Physicians respond to request for feedback on Medicare scope of practice. Find out how AMA's review recommendations to weaken or eliminate Medicare regulations.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 30, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Scope of practice, transgender rights and more in AMA's latest advocacy efforts across states.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 17, 2020: State Advocacy Update

AMA helps win a victory for patients: New Jersey and advanced practice nursing scope legislation.

Advocacy Update