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Information-blocking enforcement underway: 8 keys for physicians

IT developers and others now face up to $1 million in fines for each violation, and key themes guiding enforcement have emerged. Learn more.

Digital
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July 14, 2023: National Advocacy Update

 Concerns over CMS increasing prior authorization requirements and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Refining rules on data release can prevent harm to patients

While some patients want immediate release of test results, others complain that getting bad news electronically without physician involvement causes unnecessary anxiety.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Broader information-blocking requirements take effect: What it means

Requests can seek a wide swath of electronic health information, yet EHRs aren’t yet equipped to help doctors handle them. Learn more with the AMA.

Digital
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Patient Access Playbook: Information blocking

Download the playbook and additional PDFs to learn about the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) signed into law on Dec. 13, 2016—including provisions within the law related to “information blocking.”

Digital
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AMA health data privacy framework

Protecting an individual's privacy preferences and their personally identifiable information begins with putting the patient first in building a privacy framework.

HIPAA
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COVID-19: AMA's recent and ongoing advocacy efforts

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Medical Association has been the leading physician and patient ally. Learn more about recent and ongoing efforts.

Infectious Diseases
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5 positives to sharing clinical notes with your patients

Federal regulations now give patients the right to see their medical notes. Find out how that can be a win for you and your patients.

Digital
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Little reason to fear sharing your clinical notes with patients

The open notes approach can be a winner for patients, doctors and better outcomes. Learn what’s needed to make it work for your practice.

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