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4 Min Read

What's the difference between pharmacists and physicians?

Some legislation would allow pharmacists to diagnose and treat patients. Learn with the AMA what sets physicians and pharmacists apart.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Health care team stacking hands
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4 Min Read

Setting record straight on scope of practice and team-based care

Orthopaedic surgeon Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, details the vital importance of the physician-led care team. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for Jan. 29, 2024: What value-based care is and why everyone is talking about it with Maria Ansari, MD
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11 Min Read

What value-based care is and why everyone is talking about it with Maria Ansari, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the growing interest in value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
AMA Update
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11 Min Read

What value-based care is and why everyone is talking about it with Maria Ansari, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the growing interest in value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
AMA Update Podcast
Hand holding an open prescription bottle
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5 Min Read

What's the difference between psychiatrists and psychologists?

Six states allow psychologists to prescribe psychotropic drugs, something only physicians are adequately trained to do. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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19 Min Read

What's next with Medicare payment reform, Part I

In the first part of a two-part episode of Moving Medicine, learn about where Medicare payment reform stands now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Moving Medicine Podcast
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4 Min Read

Jan. 26, 2024: State Advocacy Update

AMA opposes inappropriate scope expansion efforts in New Jersey, South Dakota, Washington State and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
A team of doctors joining their hands together
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6 Min Read

To ease physician burnout, boost staff training

At Confluence Health, staffers are helping to ease physicians’ EHR burdens. The effort is being noticed.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Doctors performing an exam or surgery
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4 Min Read

What's the difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists?

 Optometrists are great for eyeglasses and contact lenses, but the scalpel and laser belong in ophthalmologists’ hands. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians