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May 10, 2021 ·
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Scope of practice issues: Impact on current trainees

Register for the March 8 webinar, "Scope of practice issues that will impact current trainees' practice environment," co-sponsored by APS, MSS and RFS.

Events
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Court: "Anesthesiologist" title is restricted to MDs, DOs

New Hampshire CRNAs’ bid to be called “nurse anesthesiologists” is rejected by the state’s top court.

Judicial Advocacy
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How Mississippi avoided an untested scope-of-practice model

Bill on APRN, NP oversight would have put the state “on a crash course toward worsening health care outcomes and higher costs.”

Scope of Practice
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Unprecedented measure on PA oversight fails to reach floor

Bill would allow physician assistants (PAs) to practice without oversight or collaboration after six months of full-time practice.

Scope of Practice
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Feb. 26, 2021: State Advocacy Update

South Dakota physician assistant independent practice bill defeated and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 12, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on the state of scope expansion in the states

The state of scope expansion in the states in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
Tim Storey, Brad Barrett, MD, Laurie Lickley, and Patrick Hope
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How physicians can reach lawmakers amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rules on gatherings at state capitols vary widely across the country. State legislators explain how doctors can do effective outreach virtually.

State Advocacy
Marilyn J. Heine, MD
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Why physician advocacy at all levels will be key in 2021

There is a growing overlap between state and federal policymaking. Learn how AMA advocacy teams are prepared to tackle issues in either venue.

State Advocacy
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Nov. 20, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Trump Administration urged by physicians, nurses and hospitals to share COVID-19 data with Biden transition team and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update