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Myth or fact? Hospitals must send event notifications to doctors

Learn to ensure physicians are getting the pertinent information about patients seeking care elsewhere while still complying with Medicare rules.

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Being honest about needing care brings systemic, supportive changes

Stefanie Simmons, MD, experienced postpartum depression at the start of her career, but ruled out getting help. Now she works to get rid of care barriers.

Physician Health
May 9, 2023 ·
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EHR Inbox Reduction

Physician experts discuss the benefits of taming the EHR inbox and how to take the first step to accomplishing that goal.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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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.

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Myth or fact? Medical boards must probe mental health history

Does the Federation of State Medical Boards require licensing boards to ask physicians about past mental illness? What about The Joint Commission?

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Fighting for Physicians
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Key credentialing change has big upside for physician well-being

Henry Ford Health revises pivotal credentialing question on physician health. Questions about past mental health care can deter doctors from getting care.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Myth or fact? Physicians must sign every page of a home care plan

Are physicians required to sign every single page of a home health agency plan of care certifications and recertifications? Learn what the AMA discovered.

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Jan. 27, 2023: Advocacy Update other news

New resources on AMA advocacy initiatives and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

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Does that regulation really require extra work? Ask the AMA

The AMA helps physicians eliminate unnecessary work that’s added to meet purported regulatory requirements. Learn how to submit a question.

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