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What physicians are saying about EHR improvements

An AMA-convened panel of experts outlined the eight top challenges and solutions for improving electronic health records (EHR). Physicians weighed in on which EHR improvements would help them the most.

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How AMA has advocated for Sunshine Act implementation overhaul

As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rolls out the online database of physicians’ financial interactions with manufacturers of drugs and medical devices, troubling questions remain about the accuracy of the data and the lack of context with which it is being presented.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Corrected deadlines: Time running out to meet meaningful use requirements

Physicians participating in the electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use program have limited time to meet requirements as attestation deadlines fast approach. Meanwhile, the majority of physicians are struggling to successfully participate in the program.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Time running out to meet meaningful use requirements

Physicians participating in the electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use program have limited time to meet requirements as attestation deadlines fast approach. Meanwhile, the majority of physicians are struggling to successfully participate in the program.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Rule offers meaningful use program changes, but not enough

A final rule published last week by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implements a proposal giving more options to physicians trying to meet electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use requirements this year.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Physicians call for changes to Medicare payment policy proposals

New proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would impact many aspects of physician payment and federal regulatory programs, but many of these changes are not for the better. In a letter sent last week, the AMA urged the agency to make revisions to avoid negative effects on physicians and patients.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Time running out to review Sunshine data—and it isn't very accurate

Less than two weeks remain for physicians to review and dispute data about their financial interactions with medical device and drug manufacturers before the information goes public Sept. 30.

Medicare & Medicaid
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What new physicians need to know about navigating regulations

Preparing to comply is important because many federal programs can bring financial penalties or other serious consequences if not carefully followed. Here are some of the main things new physicians need to know.

Medicare & Medicaid
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What physicians are saying: Hassles with EHRs, CMS website

AMA Wire® readers are sharing their pain in dealing with electronic health records (EHR) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services computer systems and voicing their thoughts on measuring blood pressure accurately.

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