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4 Min Read

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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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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28 Min Read

How prior authorization disrupts patient care, Part II

In the second part of a two-part series episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the current state of prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Moving Medicine Podcast
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2 Min Read

May 19, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on "Medicare basics" series

New “Medicare basics” series offers background for advocates and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
Pharmacist with protection mask prescribing medicine
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4 Min Read

Don’t expand scope of practice for already overworked pharmacists

A congressional bill would add more to community pharmacists’ task list, expanding their scope of practice in a way that threatens patient safety.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
UPDATED
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6 Min Read

AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety

Patients deserve care led by physicians. The AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety through research and education.

Scope of Practice
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24 Min Read

How prior authorization disrupts patient care, Part I

In the first part of a two-part series episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the current state of prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Moving Medicine Podcast
Avani K. Patel, MD
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11 Min Read

This resident psychiatrist stakes her claim as physician leader

AMA member Avani K. Patel, MD, MHA, has faced many biases throughout her journey in medicine. But they have only pushed her to accomplish even more.  

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Health Equity
Thriving in Residency
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2 Min Read

May 5, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on MIPS hardship exception

MIPS hardship exception application to avoid a penalty now available and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

Tips to help your physician private practice sail the rough seas

A great new AMA podcast series offers timely advice on saving physician and staff time, changing payment models, and telehealth workflows. Learn more.

Private Practices