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Oct. 4, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Congressional oversight on health IT, substance use disorder records, veteran suicide and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Insurers want patients to use wearables. That could be a problem.

Insurer programs that encourage use of wearable devices to promote healthy lifestyles can benefit consumers, but experts warn of harmful unintended consequences.

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Wearables, the FDA and patient advice: What physicians should know

Regulatory status, patient privacy issues, and the clinical questions that arise. Here’s what doctors should keep in mind on wearables and mobile health apps.

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Government EHR proposals threaten patient privacy

Proposed federal rules on health information technology may shift the patient-privacy paradigm from permitting data sharing to requiring that data be shared.

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Patients love open EHR notes. How to put them into practice

New research adds to evidence that using OpenNotes builds trust and engages patients. The AMA has guidance on how to implement the information-sharing tool.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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8 MIN READ

June 14, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Refining MACRA, proposed health information exchange rules and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA adopts new policies at 2019 Annual Meeting

The American Medical Association’s House of Delegates voted this week at its 2019 Annual Meeting to adopt new policies.

Press Releases
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AMA: Health IT proposals must do more for patient privacy

The AMA submitted comments to ONC and to CMS on proposed changes to health IT certification as well as patient access and interoperability.

Press Releases
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March 7, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Feedback on changing HIPAA, care coordination and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update