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6 wins that help make digital technology work better for doctors

After AMA advocacy for modernized and streamlined digital health policies, HHS and CMS are delivering changes that improve patient care, ease burdens.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

CMS’ ambulatory specialty model needs restructuring

While the model incorporates ideas the AMA has long advocated, these fixes can help support participating practices’ financial sustainability.

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Medicare & Medicaid
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How collaborative care can help close the mental health care gap

As some states consider letting psychologists prescribe, the evidence shows a physician-led approach to mental health is the better way forward. 

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Scope of Practice
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HHS steps up efforts to stop health information blocking

Better enforcement of existing regulations will help improve patient care, reduce physician burnout and increase EHR interoperability.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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6 steps to help physicians cut their EHR documentation load

The AMA details a teamwork approach to EHR documentation that can give back doctors precious time for direct patient care. 

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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CPT codes offer the language to report AI-enabled health services

Even as the payment landscape for health AI remains unsettled, the AMA-convened CPT Editorial Panel guides thoughtful implementation of AI.

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CPT®
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9 key improvements CMS should make on MIPS

Fixing MIPS offers the Trump administration a chance to deliver on its agenda to remove regulatory roadblocks.

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Payment & Delivery Models
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6 Min Read

3 proven workflows to cut physician burnout, save 2,000 hours a year

By streamlining daily tasks, practices and health systems can improve efficiency, enhance patient care, give doctors more time for what matters most.

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Physician Health
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Who's on site for care at “medical spas”? Not usually a physician

The med spa industry is thriving, but even relatively simple cosmetic procedures can cause patient harm. That makes having a physician on site a must.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians