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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
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COVID-19 put spotlight on state medical association advocacy efforts

Pandemic pivots state medical association advocacy efforts and sparks new discussion on bolstering public health and reducing health disparities.

Infectious Diseases
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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Jan. 15, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Organized medicine joins the AMA in opposing VA scope expansion and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 8, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on what’s ahead for AMA advocacy this year

What’s ahead for AMA advocacy this year in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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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
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Nov. 6, 2020: State Advocacy Update 

New and updated Health Workforce Mapper and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Why expanding APRN scope of practice is bad idea

Giving nurse practitioners wide scope of practice leads to more expensive and less safe care. Learn more with the AMA.

Scope of Practice