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Common HIPAA violations physicians should guard against

Since 2003, these five violations of patient privacy have been catching the attention of federal regulators who have been keeping an eye on physicians.

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How doctors can adjust to new reality—opening notes to patients

Learn more with the AMA about how physicians can comply with new federal information-blocking rule by effectively sharing notes with patients.

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Feb. 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges Biden Administration to include physician offices in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plans and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Jan 27, 2021 ·
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Privacy and security: Communication of behavioral health information

This webinar provided an overview of the current behavioral health privacy and security landscape. Watch now and download the slides.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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What resident physicians must know about privacy and confidentiality

Patient-physician relationships are based on privacy. Learn more with the AMA about protecting patient confidentiality and why it matters.

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3 MIN READ

Will commercial payers, EHR vendors adopt revised E/M office-visit codes?

Revised CPT codes and evaluation and management service guidelines are not just for clinicians. Those in the business of health care need to be ready.

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Patient Access Playbook: Legal requirements

Download the playbook PDF to learn how federal medical privacy law, commonly known as HIPAA, provides a patient the right to obtain an electronic copy of their medical record in the patient’s preferred form and format.

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Patient Access Playbook: The world of apps

Download the Patient Access Playbook PDF to learn about rights and responsibilities when patients use apps for their EHRs.

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Patient Access Playbook: FAQs

Download a PDF of the Patient Access Playbook to read frequently asked questions and their answers.

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