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3 Min Read

Myth or fact? Only those providing care can enter billing codes

Some health care organizations permit only physicians and others who perform a service to enter or change diagnosis codes. Are they on the right track?

Sustainability
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Reduce the documentation burden

Find resources on outpatient documentation and coding. 

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Sustainability
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Myth or fact? Doctors must take lunch in the break room

Many physicians would be happy to save time and eat or snack at their desks. Do food-safety rules in health care permit that?

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

“It’s a regulation,” administrators say. But sometimes it isn’t.

There are many physician tasks that have been misunderstood as regulatory requirements. Time to ask questions and do the homework—with the AMA’s help.

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Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

AMA Physician Well-Being Program

The AMA’s Physician Well-Being Program aims to raise awareness, advance knowledge and catalyze change to reduce burnout. Download roadmap, program, research synopsis and assessment PDFs to learn more.

Physician Health
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3 Min Read

Myth or fact? Only doctors can enter orders in the EHR

As physicians’ clerical and EHR burdens mount, it is critical to know what is required when it comes to entering orders. Find out with the AMA. 

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Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Can FQHCs bill for more than one visit on the same day per patient?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about double billing at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).

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Debunking Regulatory Myths
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6 Min Read

6 things doctors can do today to say goodbye to busywork

By tweaking the way your health care organization approaches daily tasks, physicians can regain time in their day. Learn what can be done differently.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Physicians can drop these outdated regulatory burdens now

Chances are your health care organization is putting time into tasks that serve no purpose. Learn what they are and how you can be rid of them.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians