The general impression is that AMA is basically giving lip service to that goal. In public, that may be their goal. In private, it's certainly not happening.
Most states are begging for more qualified providers. Many are looking to mid-levels to fill the gaps. If the AMA were serious, they'd be working with all of these states to fill those gaps with physicians.
The primary bottleneck today is caused by lack of residency slots. The AMA isn't doing anything to prevent states from putting more money into residency programs. In fact they are actively encouraging it.
> And if you think they're saying something else in private then let's see proof. This is not a place for baseless conspiracy theories.
With all due respect, not everything that lacks proof is a conspiracy theory. I've spent a bunch of time in discussions with physicians. There's a consensus that AMA is largely ineffective and it's implied that it's ineffectiveness is valuable for inflating physician salaries.
I did find a great example of AMA's double speak on this issue. A bunch of states have started looking for alternatives for providing care to their populations. Some states are now loosening regulation to allow mid-levels to practice. 6 states are now allowing physicians to practice (in certain fields) without completing residency.
That sounds great right? All of these groups have completed 3 to 4+ years of graduate medical education. They might not be as skilled as a physician, but they can certainly provide basic care. AMA doesn't think that's great.
> The AMA opposes enactment of legislation to authorize the independent practice of medicine by any individual who has not completed the state’s requirements for licensure to engage in the practice of
medicine and surgery.
Most states are begging for more qualified providers. Many are looking to mid-levels to fill the gaps. If the AMA were serious, they'd be working with all of these states to fill those gaps with physicians.