Topic in Focus: Cybersecurity

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Security alert: E-mails impersonating AMA presidents

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently became aware of fraudulent email solicitations that impersonate current AMA President, Dr. Susan Bailey, and past AMA President, Dr. Patrice Harris. Learn more.

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Dec. 18, 2020: National Advocacy Update

FDA authorizes first COVID-19 vaccine; provides instruction to providers and patients and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Cyber vulnerability grows along with COVID-19 pandemic stresses

Hospitals and physician practices are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattacks as the pandemic creates greater demand for telemedicine.

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Protecting physicians and hospitals from emerging cyberthreats

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing emerging cyber threats during the pandemic.

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What doctors can do to thwart cybercriminals as 2020 closes

The AMA and American Hospital Association have advice for physicians on how to ensure security and patient privacy when using digital health tools.

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Nov. 6, 2020: National Advocacy Update

FBI warns of "imminent cybercrime threat" to U.S. hospitals and health care providers and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Experts discuss the obstacles and the opportunities using telemedicine

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by helping physicians with the expansion of telemedicine.

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Online scammers target doctors amid COVID-19. How to stay safe.

See how phishing scams and unsecured networks can put you and your patients at risk and learn how you can more safely navigate in the digital world.

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Doctors: Protect your home devices from COVID-19 cyber scams

Learn the immediate steps doctors can take to keep their home offices resilient to hackers, malware and cybercrime.

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