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5 MIN READ

Simple tips to help physicians master the patient portal inbox

Technology has enabled patient-physician digital communication. Basic steps can be taken to ensure this is an asset and not a burden.

Digital
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7 MIN READ

Oct. 4, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Congressional oversight on health IT, substance use disorder records, veteran suicide and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Why putting prices in EHRs will help doctors keep costs in check

Including prescription-drug prices in electronic health records would improve transparency while simultaneously strengthening the patient-doctor bond.

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4 MIN READ

Use the EHR to help your Medicare patients with prediabetes

Download the Optimize your EHR to prevent type 2 diabetes PDF—patient registries created with EHRs make it possible to efficiently identify patients with prediabetes and refer them for needed preventive care. 

Diabetes
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Cut burnout by following these 3 steps to optimize the EHR

EHR satisfaction improves when you take administrative burdens off physicians and maximize the system’s automation capabilities. Find out how.

Digital
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4 MIN READ

App developer uses AMA networking tool to tap physician insight

A mobile health app developer knew his products could not succeed without physician input. He found it through the AMA Physician Innovation Network.

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4 MIN READ

5 keys to creating a better EHR alert

Sepsis is deadly and hard to assess. Learn about research on a sepsis alert that stands out from the pack and yields timely action.

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4 MIN READ

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.

Digital
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4 MIN READ

E-prescribing controlled substances: Here’s why the clicks add up

70% of physicians e-prescribe, but only 20% can e-prescribe controlled substances. The AMA is asking EHR vendors for action to help change that.

Digital