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What's the difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists?

 Optometrists are great for eyeglasses and contact lenses, but the scalpel and laser belong in ophthalmologists’ hands. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Here’s the top state issue keeping doctors up at night in 2024

Nearly 90% of survey respondents list scope of practice expansions as No. 1 priority. Learn how the AMA helped defeat over 100 such bills last year.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Donaldo Hernandez, MD, at the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting
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In health care settings, keep “doctor” title for physicians

Professionals with doctorates in nursing practice have sued for the right to be called doctor. Find out why the AMA and others are fighting back.

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Judicial Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for Jan. 3, 2024: Scope of practice challenges and a model for team-based care with Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA
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Scope of practice challenges and a model for team-based care with Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about scope of practice challenges.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
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Scope of practice challenges and a model for team-based care with Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about scope of practice challenges.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast
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What doctors wish patients knew about scope of practice

Every health professional plays an essential role on the patient care team, but doctors must lead it. Learn why scope of practice matters to patients.

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Scope of Practice
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Dec. 15, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on scope of practice wins secured in 2023

100+ scope of practice wins secured in 2023 and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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8 things we learned about scope creep this year

Inappropriately expanding scope of practice for nonphysician providers costs millions and lowers the quality of care. Explore the latest with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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What's the difference between physician assistants and physicians?

Dozens of states have moved to expand scope of practice for physician assistants (PAs). Learn with the AMA about what sets PAs and physicians apart.

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Scope of Practice
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