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- AMA backs CAP-led policy targeting deceptive marketing by training programs
The CAP and Pathology Section Council secured another win at the AMA meeting with a resolution prohibiting deceptive ads and marketing by programs to train health professionals and other non-physicians.
The impact: The resolution emphasizes the concept of "truth in advertising" for potential trainees of pathologist assistants so they clearly understand their scope of practice after completing their programs.
- The resolution supports state and national medical societies' efforts to advance clarity and accountability in non-physicians’ scope of practice and training under a licensed practitioner.
The resolution includes steps to ensure honesty in allied health educational programs, including:
- Stop programs from using misleading or false advertisements regarding professional job titles and the responsibilities of graduates.
- Ensure programs match state laws and recognized medical standards for training and certification for allied health professionals.
- Require advertising to clearly state the required level of physician supervision allowed for program graduates.
The Pathology Section Council collaborated to advance and support the passage of this resolution.