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Myth or fact? Only doctors can respond to patient portal messages

Patient messages to physicians skyrocketed after COVID-19. But must physicians personally respond to each? The AMA sets the record straight.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Myth or fact? CMS says note templates are a no-go

Note templates can help physicians cut back the hours they spend on the computer. But does health care’s biggest payer have rules against them?

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Can non-physician care team members respond to patient messages?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about who can respond to patient messages.

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Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Myth or fact? Rx durations are limited to 90 days plus 1 refill

Extending prescription duration to the legally allowed maximum—when appropriate—can help cut stress for patients and physicians. 

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Fighting for Physicians
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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?

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Pearl of the Week: Reduce the documentation burden

Find resources on outpatient documentation and coding. 

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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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Fighting for Physicians
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“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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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