In 2010, the Institute of Medicine published the report The Future of Nursing, in which it stated: "Regulatory and institutional obstacles — including limits on nurses' scope of practice — should be removed so that the health system can reap the full benefit of nurses' training, skills, and knowledge in patient care." How did the American Medical Association respond?

The AMA declined to comment or respond in any way to the publication.

The AMA challenged the report and stated that the physician-led team approach to care helps ensure high-quality patient care and value for healthcare spending.

The AMA accepted the report in its entirety and helped implement its recommendations at the federal level.

The AMA accepted the report and helped distribute it and implement it at the state level. The work is still ongoing.