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How to create better EHR usability to enhance physicians’ lives

Physicians recognize the value of the EHR for patient care, but also experience negative associations with patient interactions and work-life integration.

Digital
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COVID-19 doesn’t require end-run around scope-of-practice laws

VA memo encourages allowing nurse anesthetists to practice without doctor supervision, part of broader move to bypass state scope-of-practice laws and in some cases diminish physician-led team care.

Scope of Practice
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4 MIN READ

June 19, 2020: National Advocacy Update

AMA opposes HHS rule removing protection against discrimination and more National Advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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How CMS move may undermine doctor supervision across medicine

Proposal to let nonphysicians perform inpatient rehabilitation services without doctor supervision could set a dangerous precedent, say physicians and rehab providers.

Scope of Practice
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Policy options for states to address COVID-19

View some of the policy options, such as costs for testing, access to care and vaccines, for states to implement to address the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Public Health
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10 MIN READ

With COVID-19 comes new training recommendations for med students and physicians

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to educate medical students and physicians during the pandemic.

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Health system supplies crucial early data on COVID-19 response

Some 1.5 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the U.S. Northwell Health researchers helped physicians learn who these patients are.

Public Health
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In COVID-19 epicenter, breaking silos led to better teamwork

Health care silos have been broken during the response to the COVID-19 patient surge, and need to stay broken, says Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling.

Sustainability
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During uncertainty, 6 free modules can keep residents on track

With residents and programs looking to stay on track, these six free modules can help address core-competency requirements during the pandemic.

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