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Myth or fact? CMS says note templates are a no-go

Note templates can help physicians cut back the hours they spend on the computer. But does health care’s biggest payer have rules against them?

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Responding to patient portal messages

Can non-physician care team members respond to patient messages? Learn more with the AMA's Debunking Regulatory Myths series. 

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Pearl of the Week: Leverage verbal orders

Find resources on reducing regulatory burden. 

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Sustainability
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Myth or fact? Rx durations are limited to 90 days plus 1 refill

Extending prescription duration to the legally allowed maximum—when appropriate—can help cut stress for patients and physicians. 

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
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Debunking regulatory myths

The AMA provides regulatory clarification to physicians and their care teams in an effort to aid physicians in their day-to-day practice environment.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Myth or fact? Only those providing care can enter billing codes

Some health care organizations permit only physicians and others who perform a service to enter or change diagnosis codes. Are they on the right track?

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CPOE: Is order entry a physician-only EHR task?

Learn how to debunk the myth that only physicians can pend or enter orders through computerized provider order entry (CPOE)—download the myth, FAQ, slides and other resources.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Pearl of the Week: Reduce the documentation burden

Find resources on outpatient documentation and coding. 

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Sustainability
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Myth or fact? Doctors must take lunch in the break room

Many physicians would be happy to save time and eat or snack at their desks. Do food-safety rules in health care permit that?

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians