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Patient Support & Advocacy

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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

Advocacy Update

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June 2, 2023: National Advocacy Update

U.S. Surgeon General releases advisory on social media and youth mental health, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
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Scope of Practice

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Why the latest congressional effort at scope creep is a no-go

The “I CAN Act” would let nonphysician practitioners deliver care beyond their training. Evidence shows that could mean higher costs and worse care.

AMA in the News

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AMA in the News: May 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for May 2023.
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Scope of Practice

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Battlefield widens with hundreds of scope-creep bills introduced

Protecting patients from unsafe expansion of nonphysician scope of practice is paramount. Learn how the AMA fights to stop scope creep.
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Federal Advocacy

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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

Private Practices

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Private Practice Simple Solutions: Session resources

Access supplementary resources for webinars in the Private Practice Simple Solutions series.

Scope of Practice

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Scope of practice key tools & resources

Through resources, research and the Scope of Practice Partnership, the AMA has what you need to advance your scope of practice advocacy agenda.
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Scope of Practice

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Medical training and scope of practice: 3 keys everyone must know

Nonphysicians are essential to the physician-led care team, but huge gaps in clinical training have profound implications. Learn more with the AMA.

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