AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses scope of practice and the AMA’s ongoing efforts to address this important issue on behalf of physicians with Michaela Sternstein, JD, vice president of the AMA’s Advocacy Resource Center.

For over 30 years, the AMA’s state and federal advocacy efforts have safeguarded the practice of medicine and defended the belief that patients deserve care led by the most highly educated, trained and skilled health care professionals: physicians. Through research, advocacy and education, the AMA vigorously works to #StopScopeCreep

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0:00 AMA Moving Medicine for November 11, 2021
0:32 Share background on scope of practice and how the issue continues to evolve
2:02 How was scope of practice expansion impacted by the pandemic?
3:10 Provide specific examples of COVIDrelated changes
4:46 Detail how AMA research findings and geomapping demonstrate that expanding scope does not equal expanding access to care
6:56 How has the AMA addressed other scope of practice challenges?
8:56 Expand on difference in hours, level of education and training between physician and nonphysician providers
10:56 What resources does AMA's state advocacy team provide (e.g., reviewing legislation, testifying before legislative or other state committees, etc.)?
12:57 How does AMA's Scope of Practice Partnership help advocate for and elevate physician voices?
15:03 Any key highlights from notable wins and losses over the past year for teambased care?
16:19 Explain title misappropriation, why is the fight for transparency so important?
18:43 Who's involved in the Scope of Practice Partnership (SOPP), and how does it work?
20:22 What do you expect to see with scope of practice expansion in 2022?

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