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Cigna’s modifier 25 policy burdens doctors and deters prompt care

Payer’s requirement that physicians submit office notes when reporting E/M codes with modifier 25 is a waste of time and bad for patients. Learn more.

CPT®
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Myth or fact? Patients must OK disclosure of medical information

Many physicians believe HIPAA requires patient authorization to disclose protected health information for treatment purposes. That’s not always true.

Sustainability
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Learn about training to keep your practice staff up to date

Find out how AMA members and their staff can access more than 150 CE courses to meet state and federal mandates and deliver high-quality patient care.

Private Practices
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Refining rules on data release can prevent harm to patients

While some patients want immediate release of test results, others complain that getting bad news electronically without physician involvement causes unnecessary anxiety.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Protected health information (PHI) disclosures for treatment purposes

Does HIPAA require that health care providers obtain patient authorization to disclose protected health information (PHI) for treatment purposes? Find the answer.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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4 must-haves for doctors to stick with telehealth

Find out what the latest AMA research shows about what doctors need to adopt and sustain their use of telehealth and other digital health tools.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Patient Access Playbook: Information blocking

Download the playbook and additional PDFs to learn about the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) signed into law on Dec. 13, 2016—including provisions within the law related to “information blocking.”

Digital
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Patients want privacy, accountability for how their health data is used

1,000 patients were surveyed on control over their data and how it’s used. Learn what they said, and how the AMA fights to protect patient privacy.

HIPAA
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Aug. 5, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Big steps for bill to streamline prior authorization in Medicare Advantage and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update