Significant Change to DEA Registration Renewal Process Effective January 1, 2017, the DEA is eliminating the informal grace period which the agency has previously allowed for registrants to renew their registrations. The AMA has strongly expressed our concerns to DEA about this change in policy and the problems it could create for both patients and their physicians. December 14, 2016 AMA American Medical Association, AMA, DEA, Drug Enforcement Administration 0 0 Comment Read More »
VA Issues Final Rule that Allows Advaned Practice Registered Nurses to Practice Independently The AMA is disappointed by the VA's decision to allow most advanced practice nurses within the VA to practice independently of a physician’s clinical oversight, regardless of individual state law. December 14, 2016 AMA, Scope of Practice Advance Practice Nurse, AMA, APRN, VA, Veteran's Administration 0 0 Comment Read More »
AMA Federal Transition Priorities The AMA is seeking input on several issues relating to its advocacy agenda as they engage the Trump Transition Team and prepare for the new Congress. November 21, 2016 AMA, Health Care Reform, MACRA, Politics and Medicine MACRA, AMA, Health Reform, Regulatory Relief 0 0 Comment Read More »
Final MACRA Rule Issued This morning, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule implementing the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). October 14, 2016 AMA, MACRA, Physician Resource AMA, CMS, MACRA, Medicare 0 0 Comment Read More »
September is Pain Awareness Month CMA has developed and compiled resources to help further inform physicians and educate the public on the impacts of pain, as well as responsible and effective management. September 14, 2016 AMA, CMA, Physician Resource Opioids, Pain, Pain Management, Prescription Drug Safety 0 0 Comment Read More »
