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Fighting legislation
The AMA fights legislation that tries to expand the scope of non-physician providers, which could endanger patients. The AMA achieved more than 100 state-level victories in 2023 and isn't stopping now.
Empowering members
The AMA offers members scope-of-practice advocacy tools, including issue briefs, model legislation, state law charts and data modules.
Making strides
Since launching the Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, the AMA has achieved significant wins in critical areas.
They’re back: Wide array of scope creep bills proposed in 2024
The AMA helped defeat more than 100 bills to expand nonphysician providers’ scope of practice in 2023. Learn about this year’s legislative trends.