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June 19, 2020: National Advocacy Update

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New Jersey rejects bill to weaken doctors’ role as care team leaders

The legislation would have allowed advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe without any physician oversight. The Medical Society of New Jersey advocated against the bill with help from the AMA Scope of Practice Partnership.

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Oct. 31, 2019: National Advocacy Update

E-cigarette regulation, Executive Order on scope of practice laws, Primary Care First model and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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How a presidential order threatens the physician-led care team

Executive order directs HHS to get rid of “burdensome” supervision requirements—ones that help care teams benefit from physicians’ superior training and experience.

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