http://www.amednews.com/ Medical news from the news source for America's physicians en-us Newspaper Medical news Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Copyright 2011 American Medical Association http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/images/rss.gif http://www.amednews.com/ 88 31 The news source for America's physicians http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/gvsd0521.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/gvsd0521.htmThe government must gauge the full impact of the massive code sets before requiring doctors to use them for billing services, the Association says.Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/bica0521.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/bica0521.htmTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/prsa0514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/prsa0514.htmThe JAMA Network has an enhanced search engine geared for a mobile audience.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/gvl10514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/gvl10514.htmThe American Medical Association and state and specialty societies call for less aggressive criteria in the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record incentive program.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/bisc0514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/bisc0514.htmA survey looking at physicians’ technology use finds that the majority prefer online learning that can be accessed anywhere, anytime.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/bisb0514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/bisb0514.htmThe study that examined ED use found savings came from fewer hospital admissions. Experts say benefits found in HIE can extend to primary care practices.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/bisa0514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/bisa0514.htmPhysician organizations cite safety concerns in opposing technology that lets patients self-diagnose and assess their medication needs.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/bisa0507.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/bisa0507.htmBy knowing what users say is good and bad about electronic health records, physicians in the market will have a better sense of what to look for.Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/bisa0430.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/bisa0430.htmTwo reports say more people seek services and health information delivered through social media, and that physicians are in most demand to share them.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/bica0430.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/bica0430.htmTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/23/bica0423.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/23/bica0423.htmTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/edsa1226.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/edsa1226.htmConnected coverage -- selected articles on trends, challenges and controversies in the changing world of medicine.Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/bil11226.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/bil11226.htmConsumers' access to physicians and the quality of information available are affecting their level of interest in seeking outside guidance on their conditions.Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/bica1226.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/bica1226.htmTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/bil21219.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/bil21219.htmPhysicians need to focus on making sure their mobile devices are secure, experts say.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/bica1219.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/bica1219.htmTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/prsa1212.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/prsa1212.htmPhysicians face barriers when fighting derogatory comments posted on the Internet, but some legal strategies can curb the problem.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/gvl11212.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/gvl11212.htmPhysicians who didn't wait until 2012 to get their first meaningful use bonus will have an extra year to meet more rigorous reporting thresholds.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/bisa1212.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/bisa1212.htmThe deadline for the electronic claims format remains unchanged, but the threat of losing Medicare payments for noncompliance is delayed.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/bisc1205.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/bisc1205.htmThe mobile application is designed to improve communication among patients, physicians and caregivers.Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/bisa1205.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/bisa1205.htmCaregivers want technology that can help facilitate the care of loved ones. Not only can physicians provide those tools, they also can benefit from them.Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsf1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsf1128.htmDelegates support initiatives to better train medical imaging technicians and discourage unnecessary testing.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsb1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsb1128.htmSites with objective information comparing quality and cost at physician practices are elusive.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/bisc1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/bisc1128.htmExperts say the increase shows the influence of federal incentives and revised rules on what can be prescribed electronically.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/prsa1121.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/prsa1121.htmEMRs and other computerized medical systems can harm patients, a report says. If a voluntary approach fails, the FDA should regulate.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/bisb1121.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/bisb1121.htmProfessional journals are still their most frequently used source of information, but most physicians say access to the Internet has helped improve patient care.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/bica1121.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/bica1121.htmTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/bisb1114.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/bisb1114.htmAn industry report says sales of the technology have doubled in four years and are expected to triple in the next four years.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/prsa1107.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/prsa1107.htmThe real-time data allow for quick dissemination of information to a global audience, health officials say.Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/bil21107.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/bil21107.htmPhysicians in those settings are interested in the technology, but many factors conspire to stop them from making a purchase.Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bisc1031.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bisc1031.htmThe Paperless Practice Group is part of an effort to ensure that physicians get claims paid in a timely manner.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bisa1031.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bisa1031.htmSome physicians, however, say there are ways to pique interest in looking at health information.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bica1031.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bica1031.htmTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/bisa1024.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/bisa1024.htmGoing to electronic records is more than flipping a switch. Practices must determine what do with old charts -- and how long to hang onto them.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/bica1024.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/bica1024.htmTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/bisa1017.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/bisa1017.htmWith 1.5 million victims in the U.S., physicians can take a few simple steps to ensure that patients aren't using someone else's name to get care.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/bisc1010.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/bisc1010.htmThe idea is to let physicians choose their own electronic information systems and then link them nationally.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/bisb1010.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/bisb1010.htmPhysicians will be able to take board exams beginning in the fall of 2012, with the first certificates awarded in 2013.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/bisc1003.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/bisc1003.htmEntries in the online, user-written encyclopedia are geared toward a far higher reading level than a peer-reviewed, patient-oriented site.Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/bica1003.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/bica1003.htmTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 3 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/bisb0926.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/bisb0926.htmThe insurer is determining how to use the supercomputer technology made famous by winning "Jeopardy!" -- and how that use will affect physicians.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/bil20926.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/bil20926.htmAlthough most are active on sites personally -- and many professionally -- they have been reluctant to engage with patients.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/bica0926.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/bica0926.htmTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/edsb0919.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/edsb0919.htmnohedblockMon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/edsa0919.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/edsa0919.htmPhysicians have an additional opportunity to avoid electronic prescribing penalties, but more program flexibility is needed.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/edca0919.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/edca0919.htmAMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practiceMon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/gvl10912.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/gvl10912.htmPhysicians facing a 2012 pay reduction will not receive any more time to report paperless prescription activity.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/bisc0912.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/bisc0912.htmMembers have until Sept. 30 to choose the two best ideas, which the Association will develop.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/bisa0912.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/bisa0912.htmIn the days of social media, negative online content could have far-reaching legs and a devastating impact on a physician unless it's managed efficiently.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/05/bisd0905.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/05/bisd0905.htmMobile devices that can download apps would allow the entry and access of patient data as medics treat wounded soldiers.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/05/bisc0905.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/05/bisc0905.htmRedirecting search results has produced higher sales than those originating from email spam, a study says.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness