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AMA reviewing interoperability rules for patient focus, privacy issues

AMA will undertake aggressive action to help patients and physicians understand how these new regulations will affect their medical practices and care.

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AMA, others seek oversight on information blocking regulations

Oversight requested to improve interoperability, empower patients with meaningful health information while ensuring data is safe and secure.

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Government EHR proposals threaten patient privacy

Proposed federal rules on health information technology may shift the patient-privacy paradigm from permitting data sharing to requiring that data be shared.

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June 14, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Refining MACRA, proposed health information exchange rules and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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AMA: Health IT proposals must do more for patient privacy

The AMA submitted comments to ONC and to CMS on proposed changes to health IT certification as well as patient access and interoperability.

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March 21, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Cost measures in MIPS, proposed interoperability rules and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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Jan. 10, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Physicians comment on Part B drug payment proposal, Trump Administration's H-1B proposed rule, and more in AMA's national advocacy news.

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AMA president recaps 2017 agenda that put patients, physicians first

In his address at the AMA Interim Meeting, AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D., recapped an aggressive year of advocacy and accomplishment.

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4 ways government sees technology can benefit health care

Medicare, patient billing, information exchange and care coordination are the focus of 4 technology initiatives the government hopes will create a better, smarter health care system.

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