The AMA's Practice Management Center has developed several educational resources to help physicians and their practice staff address health information technology (HIT) issues that arise in their practice.
15 questions to ask before signing an electronic medical record or electronic health record agreement (PDF, 90KB)
Understanding the HIPAA standard transactions: The HIPAA Transactions and Code Set rule 
(PDF, 107KB)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Transaction Code Set Vendor Survey (PDF, 80KB)
The benefits of electronic claims submission - improve practice efficiencies
(PDF, 126KB)
Frequently asked questions regarding electronic funds transfer agreements
(PDF, 29KB)
Online medical consultations: Connecting physicians with patients
(PDF, 679KB)
Information technology solutions: consider the potential savings
(PDF, 158KB)
How to select a billing software vendor for the physician practice
(PDF, 29KB)
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Content provided by: Practice Management Center