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12 Min Read

Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about improving the prior authorization process.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Help for patients with uncontrolled hypertension

Find resources on embedding a pharmacist into the practice.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Jan 29, 2025 ·
49 Min Read

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: AMA advocacy priorities with a new administration and Congress

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn how AMA advocacy is positioned to effect change on the key issues facing patients and physicians with a new administration and new Congress.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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4 Min Read

Dec. 20, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on scope of practice advocacy

Another big year for scope of practice advocacy and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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7 Min Read

July 26, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA-led coalition voices unified opposition to pharmacist scope of practice expansion and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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6 Min Read

Expanding test-to-treat policies is a harmful prescription

Allowing pharmacists to administer tests, diagnose conditions and prescribe medications far exceeds their training and jeopardizes patient health.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Pharmacist holding a digital tablet in a pharmacy
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4 Min Read

What's the difference between pharmacists and physicians?

Some legislation would allow pharmacists to diagnose and treat patients. Learn with the AMA what sets physicians and pharmacists apart.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Pharmacist with protection mask prescribing medicine
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4 Min Read

Don’t expand scope of practice for already overworked pharmacists

A congressional bill would add more to community pharmacists’ task list, expanding their scope of practice in a way that threatens patient safety.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Health care professional measuring a patient's blood pressure
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4 Min Read

Why pharmacists, dentists are key members of the BP control team

Learn more with the AMA about the approach an FQHC in West Virginia is taking with team-based care for blood pressure control.

Prevention & Wellness