Topic in Focus: Cybersecurity

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5 steps to get a handle on your practice's cyber vulnerability

83% of physicians say their practice has experienced a cyberattack. The AMA offers expert advice to help you understand and minimize the risk to your patients’ health information.

HIPAA
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Dec. 14, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Tax reform conference committee, Aetna-CVS merger, student-loan legislation and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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8 in 10 doctors have experienced a cyberattack in practice

In a first-of-its-kind survey, physicians say there are plenty of hackers and too little useful help in understanding complex HIPAA cybersecurity requirements.

Sustainability
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4 in 5 physicians had a cyberattack in their practices, says survey

Eighty-three percent of U.S. physicians have experienced some form of a cybersecurity attack, according to new research released today by Accenture and the AMA.

Press Releases
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June 16, 2017: National Advocacy Update

HHS update on WannaCry, OCR resources on reporting after cyberattacks and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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May 18, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Health-system reform legislation, ransomware attacks on medical devices and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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mHealth data security in spotlight at 2016 Interim Meeting

Patient information stored in mobile health apps generally is vulnerable. AMA delegates will consider policy proposals to address data security.

Digital
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Top 9 issues that will affect physicians in 2016

The AMA identified 9 top developments in health care regulations, legislation and insurance to watch in 2016. Included are: Medicare reforms, provider networks, and graduate medical education funding.

Payment & Delivery Models