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Optometrists doing eye surgery? California AB 2236 vetoed for patient safety with David Aizuss, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about California AB 2236 and optometrists.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast
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AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions: Key research & resources

Through research, advocacy and education, the AMA vigorously defends the practice of medicine against scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety. 

Scope of Practice
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8 Min Read

Inside the AMA’s wide-ranging fight against scope creep

An AMA-led coalition of state and specialty societies has worked across the nation to block scope-of-practice expansions that threaten patient safety.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Why organ transplant peer-review documents must remain privileged

A state appeals court must reverse a decision that threatens the honest discussions needed for peer review involving organ procurement organizations.

Judicial Advocacy
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4 Min Read

To ID health care AI doctors can trust, answer these 3 questions

The key word in augmented intelligence (AI) is “augmented,” and it doesn’t just apply to physicians. Patients also need to feel AI is additive. Learn more.

Digital
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 14, 2022

In the news: Overdose deaths surge to a record high, older adults need second Pfizer COVID-19 booster and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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2 Min Read

March 18, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Cybersecurity is a patient safety issue and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on Administration’s test-to-treat COVID-19 plan

The AMA made a statement on the administration's plans that were laid out earlier this week to combat COVID-19.

Press Releases
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Q&A: What’s next for Dr. Gary Kaplan after stepping down as CEO

Gary S. Kaplan, MD, stepped down as CEO at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health at the end of the year. His work to boost health care quality and safety won’t stop.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight