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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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Fighting for Physicians

Help Move Medicine

Medicine doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. AMA members don’t just keep up with medicine—they shape its future.

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AMA advocacy drives major federal action on health data modernization

HHS initiative is what physicians have been asking for—better data, less red tape, and smarter use of technology.

Press Releases
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AMA applauds HHS crackdown on information blocking; Violators beware

After years of sustained AMA advocacy, HHS is taking aim at those who profit from digital roadblocks.

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CMS has questions on digital health tools. AMA has answers.

The AMA offers guidance to CMS on information blocking, patients’ access to records, fixing prior authorization and making digital health tools useful.

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Dec. 20, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Two finalized rules further support health data sharing and include key exceptions, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Dec. 6, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA cosigns letters urging congressional action on physician workforce bills before end of 2024 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Proposed info-blocking rule adds clarity, protection for doctors

The HHS proposal would give patients more control over health records and reduce physician fears when they do what is best for their patients. 

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Biden administration to ease confusion about information blocking rules

The AMA welcomes the proposal to give patients and physicians more control over health records without worrying about administrative and even criminal charges. 

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Physicians beware: Information-blocking rules now apply to you

Physicians deemed to be information blockers will see their MIPS scores take a hit. Catch up on the new health IT rules with the AMA.

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