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10 Min Read

Scope creep in health care: 2024 trends and the latest scope of practice legislation in Mississippi [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest scope of practice legislation.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast
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7 Min Read

“Are you a doctor?” Why a straight answer is harder to come by

In a new book, Rebekah Bernard, MD, details the rise of “imposter doctors”—nonphysician providers practicing without physician supervision. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Are nurse practitioners easing shortages in underserved areas?

Years of research show the same story in state after state, regardless of their scope of practice laws. Dive deeper with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: A team approach for behavioral health

Find resources on behavioral health care and engaging behavioral health clinicians for additional assistance in your practice.

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

May 3, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Physicians recommend condition-focused MIPS framework and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

The AMA is the otolaryngologist’s powerful ally in health care

On prior auth, scope creep, Medicare pay and more, the AMA fights to help otolaryngologists—and all physicians—so they can focus on patient care.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Owned by physicians, excelling with value-based care

Hattiesburg Clinic’s roots are in a two-doctor practice. Now it balances fee-for-service and value-based care to remain independent. Learn more.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
Private Practice Simple Solutions: Value-Based Care webinar
Mar 26 - May 21, 2024 ·
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Private Practice Simple Solutions: Value-Based Care

This eight-week Private Practice Simple Solutions learning collaborative addresses focuses on value-based care. Learn more.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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5 Min Read

Across the nation, the fight’s on to protect physician-led care

The AMA helped defeat over 100 scope-creep bills in 2023. Learn about this year’s ongoing battles to stop proposals that threaten patient safety.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians