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In a move that raises the stakes in doctors' ongoing scope-creep battle against nonphysician providers, the American Medical Association's (AMA) legislative body voted recently to change its policy on the supervision of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). AMA's House of Delegates called for state medical boards to regulate APRNs in addition to nursing boards. 2023-07-06

Choosing the right partner to add to your practice takes planning and strategic decision-making. When the match is right, the benefits can be significant: more hands to share the load of running a medical practice, and increased revenue and expanded patient population. A partner can bring in new, complementary strengths and skills. Adding a partner is also a way to prepare for the future by setting your practice up for a smooth transition if you or another partner is looking toward retirement. 2023-07-11

In March 2023, four "medical tourists" from South Carolina who were seeking healthcare in Mexico were kidnapped by a drug cartel. Two were killed when they were trapped in a shootout. One of them was scheduled for tummy-tuck surgery, and others were seeking cheaper prescription drugs. 2023-07-24

WHO led two life-saving missions to transfer 32 critical patients, including two children, from Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza on 18 and 19 February, amid ongoing hostilities and access restrictions. The high-risk missions were conducted in close partnership with the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The team also provided limited supplies of essential medicines and food for the remaining patients and staff who are otherwise cut off from aid. 2024-02-22