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Medicine’s administrative burdens create openings for innovation

Health care company executives say physician pain points are driving their attempts to create systems that work better for patients and doctors.

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Why health care innovation can’t happen without doctors’ insights

To advance the quadruple aim, technologists must heed this hard-won wisdom from users of the AMA Physician Innovation Network platform.

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Dec. 6, 2019: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges Walmart, OptumRx to delay EPCS requirements and Colorado focuses on evidence-based approaches to end opioid epidemic in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

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Can social media improve health? Twitter, Facebook execs weigh in

With most internet users searching health-related topics, it’s time to harness the trend in a way that improves patients’ health.

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Sensory simulators give doctors a better feel for performance improvement

Sensor technology used in simulations is showing physicians which techniques result in the most efficient procedures and best patient outcomes.

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14 companies that are shaking up digital health

Innovating in areas such as telemedicine and genomics, these companies were chosen from among 500 entries from across the country.

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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.

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Oct. 18, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Updates to Quality Payment Program, QPP, Medicare Advantage networks and more in the latest from AMA national advocacy news.

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Top 5 clinical areas where digital health is taking off

A tally of digital health research shows amped up interest in cardiometabolic conditions. Find out which other clinical areas are sparking digital health study.

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