Health Information Technology
The AMA's Practice Management Center has developed several educational resources to help physicians and their practice staffs address health information technology (Health IT) issues that arise in their practice.
What you need to know about the new health privacy and security requirements
Under HIPAA and ARRA, physicians are required to control the ways in which they use and disclose patients’ protected health information. This resource outlines the newly expanded requirements for protection of patient health information, patient rights to this information, and administrative protections physicians must have in place.
Understanding the HIPAA standard transactions: The HIPAA Transactions and Code Set rule
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Transaction Code Set Vendor Survey
The benefits of electronic claims submission - improve practice efficiencies
Frequently asked questions regarding electronic funds transfer agreements
Online medical consultations: Connecting physicians with patients
Information technology solutions: consider the potential savings
How to select a billing software vendor for the physician practice
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