Staff News Writer

A new framework for electronic health record usability was issued. Developed by the AMA and an external advisory committee of practicing physicians and health IT experts, researchers and executives, the framework focuses on leveraging the potential of EHRs to enhance patient care, improve productivity and reduce administrative costs.

In KBR v. United States of America Ex Relator Benjamin Carter, petitioners are seeking to overturn earlier court decisions that would eliminate the existing six-year limit on pursuing “false claims” under the federal False Claims Act and would allow repeat lawsuits to be filed.

Take a closer look at unique programs medical schools across the country are testing with first-person perspectives from academic physicians on cutting-edge programs at their schools. Faculty at the 11 schools participating in the AMA’s Accelerating Change in Medical Education initiative are sharing their thoughts on the changes their schools are making, the challenges they’re overcoming and the results they hope to achieve.

Two studies will be taking on questions about the role gender may play in key components of the medical profession, including empathy and burnout in residency and faculty promotion and retention at medical schools. The projects are the winners of this year’s Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women.

Medical students and trainees took to social media last week, calling for Congress to support graduate medical education (GME) and bringing attention to the impending physician shortage during Save GME Week.

Physicians in 16 states can fulfill continuing medical education (CME) requirements for state medical licensure in one expert online resource: The JAMA Network. And for AMA members, this service is entirely free.

A panel of experts has called for the overhaul of electronic health record systems (EHRs). They identify 8 top challenges and solutions for improving EHR usability for physicians and their patients.