Membership Moves Medicine™
An AMA membership means physicians and entrepreneurs coming together to build a powerful network to drive the future of health care innovations.
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Turning data into better health care
The Integrated Health Model Initiative—an easier approach to bring together patient data for improving care and long-term wellness.
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Developing mobile health app principles
Top health and tech experts in Xcertia partner to develop guidelines for improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of mobile health apps.
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Fueling innovation with 'doctorpreneurs'
With more than 1500 members, the Physician Innovation Network connects physicians and entrepreneurs to explore new digital health care solutions.
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Shaping tomorrow's physicians today
The Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium, a group of 32 leading medical schools, works together to transform medical education and bring the voice of practicing physicians into the classroom.
Making technology work to improve physician satisfaction
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- Working to improve usability of EHRs through reduced regulations and elimination of data blocking
- Reduced the burden on physicians by lobbying to simplify new Medicare reporting programs
- AMA’s coalition reduced prior authorization and Step Therapy requirements already in 8 states—with more to follow
- Working to limit Medicare audit look-back periods and improve fairness in payment recovery
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