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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy

Customize your practice transformation journey through a variety of open access online resources including webinars, toolkits, playbooks, boot camps, virtual panel discussions and expert speaking engagements—watch the video to learn more. 

AMA STEPS Forward®
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Pearl of the week: Payment timing makes or breaks value-based care

Learn why payment timing determines whether value-based care sticks.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Court voids rule letting optometrists do eyelid surgery

A West Virginia court determined the state’s optometry board overstepped its bounds. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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1 in 3 NPs and PAs switch specialties at least once in career

New AMA survey finds that when nurse practitioners and physician assistants switch up, they often do so without formal training in the specialty.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Profiles positioned as data points across a map of the U.S.
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What tops the state advocacy agenda for doctors in 2026

Scope creep is still on physicians’ radar, says new AMA survey. New trends on Medicaid, health AI and medical licensure also gain ground.

State Advocacy
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AMA survey spotlights top priorities, challenges in 2026 state health policy

Announces new AMA grant program to deliver impact in state advocacy efforts.

Press Releases
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Pearl of the Week: Turn financial insight into impact

Learn why understanding finances is key to securing the resources your patients and team need.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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CMS launches modernized physician ACO model

The new model design could help small, rural and specialist physician practices take part in ACOs and improve care for patients with complex needs.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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A 4-step path to team-based rooming that saves physicians time

Strengthened team roles in rooming and discharge can improve practice flow, ease burdens and support physician well-being. Learn more with the AMA. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians