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Federal court agrees: NPs can’t call themselves “doctor”

The AMA and California Medical Association provided evidence on patient confusion over nonphysician providers’ titles and training. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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How collaborative care can help close the mental health care gap

As some states consider letting psychologists prescribe, the evidence shows a physician-led approach to mental health is the better way forward. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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6 steps to help physicians cut their EHR documentation load

The AMA details a teamwork approach to EHR documentation that can give back doctors precious time for direct patient care. 

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Who's on site for care at “medical spas”? Not usually a physician

The med spa industry is thriving, but even relatively simple cosmetic procedures can cause patient harm. That makes having a physician on site a must.

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Fighting for Physicians
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7 Min Read

Driving EHR satisfaction through team collaboration

 By reducing after-hours charting and adding AI tools, Confluence Health transformed workflows, boosted well-being, and improved patient access.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Pearl of the week: Huddle smarter, not longer

Learn how documentation assistants allow physicians to stay fully present.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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9 Min Read

Put focus on real fixes for America’s mental health care shortage

As several states look into letting psychologists prescribe medication, physician experts detail why that is not a safe or effective option.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Federal Advocacy
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AMA resources to guide health systems

AMA's expert-curated toolkits, playbooks and podcasts have helped health systems empower their teams and build a healthier, more sustainable workforce. Learn more.

Physician Health