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  • Tackling the overused prior authorization process
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5 Min Read

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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Scope of Practice
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.

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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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Physician-led health care teams with Bryan Batson, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. Learn more about physician-led health care teams.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast
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Physician-led health care teams with Bryan Batson, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. Learn more about physician-led health care teams.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
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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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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Litigation Center cases

View cases where the Litigation Center is providing assistance.

Judicial Advocacy
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Rebekah Bernard, MD, on the importance of physician-led care [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the importance of physician-led care.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Rebekah Bernard, MD, on the importance of physician-led care

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the importance of physician-led care.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update