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CPT codes offer the language to report AI-enabled health services

Even as the payment landsape for health AI remains unsettled, the AMA CPT Editorial Panel guides thoughtful implementation of AI.

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The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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Why is home health care growing? No one wants to be in a hospital

Ochsner Health is using new tech and aligning stakeholders to deliver care in the setting that patients prefer—their own homes.

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About the Office of International Relations

The Office of International Relations works to maintain the AMA’s relationships with national medical associations and global health care organizations.

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Declaration of Helsinki revised to modernize research ethics standards

World Medical Association’s ethical research standards modernized on 60th anniversary to address evolving risks, ensure respect for all participants.

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Proposed info-blocking rule adds clarity, protection for doctors

The HHS proposal would give patients more control over health records and reduce physician fears when they do what is best for their patients. 

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Watch out for retail health clinics’ privacy and consent practices

Patients consenting to care at retail health clinics may be signing away more data-protection rights than they know, the AMA says.

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Cybersecurity must be an essential element of every physician practice

Effective cybersecurity preparedness and resiliency requires a team effort to build a shared culture of security awareness.

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Patient data privacy and access resources

Download PDF resources to ensure that patients have meaningful controls over and a clear understanding of how their health information data is being used.

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July 12, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA submits comments on CISA cybersecurity reporting proposed regulation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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