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Oct. 23, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Physicians urge Nebraska to reject proposed scope expansions

Physicians urge Nebraska to reject proposed scope expansions in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Scope of practice: How the AMA fights for patient safety

The AMA has worked with 38 states to secure more than 70 scope-of-practice victories. Learn more about how to defend the physician-led health care team.

Scope of Practice
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Why patients want doctors to lead the care team

Nearly all patients believe physicians’ extensive training and education is vital to their care. Learn more about what the AMA is doing to #StopScopeCreep.

Scope of Practice
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Joining physician-led integrated systems: A guide to better decision making

A roadmap to guide residents and physicians to select a physician-led integrated health system as a viable practice option. The governance and culture of a health system can have a significant effect. AMA's guide can help your decision making.

Payment & Delivery Models
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7 key ways to gauge physician time lost to EHR work

Learn about the essential pieces that can be extracted from the electronic health record that, when standardized, could help unlock a better clinical environment.

Digital
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Congress plays name game to redefine “physician” under Medicare

Legislation would allow clinical psychologists to direct inpatient or partial hospitalization care without consulting a medical doctor.

Scope of Practice
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Shift to telemedicine doesn’t diminish value of team-based care

Team-based care is a win-win for patients, doctors and practices. Learn how to make this approach effective during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Digital
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Implementing team-based care effectively within telemedicine

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing team-based care within telemedicine.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
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Letting APRNs order diagnostic imaging could worsen overuse

Evidence shows that—when allowed—advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) order more CTs, MRIs and other imaging studies than doctors do.

Scope of Practice