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Spending too much time typing in the EHR? You can change that

These five organizations have figured out how to redesign their practices to cut physicians’ administrative burden and deliver excellent patient care.

Digital
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AMA: Health IT proposals must do more for patient privacy

The AMA submitted comments to ONC and to CMS on proposed changes to health IT certification as well as patient access and interoperability.

Press Releases
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5 steps toward EHRs that are easier for physicians to use

The EHR user experience cannot be improved with a single-stakeholder approach. Regulators, policymakers, payers and health system leaders all must pitch in.

Digital
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7 big reasons why EHRs consume physicians’ days and nights 

Doctors spend nearly twice as much time on EHR and clerical work as they do on direct patient care. Discover the complicated story behind that sobering stat. 

Digital
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MACRA, 2 years later: 9 ways to make it better

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act remains a work in progress, but the AMA has specific recommendations to help implement a value-based health care system.

Medicare & Medicaid
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How to face 3 common private practice hassles

Actionable resources, professional autonomy and banding together when needed give private-practice physicians the power to alleviate common headaches.

Private Practices
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How collaboration with IT cut 1,500 clicks a day per physician

Professional satisfaction is often worsened by EHR workflow design. Learn more about how this medical group worked with IT to reduce clicks for physicians.

Digital
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Everybody has responsibilities for fixing EHRs

Campaign reinforces that everybody has responsibilities when it comes to advancing the usability and successful implementation of electronic health records to improve patient safety and reduce physician burnout.

Digital
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Ditch the “stupid stuff” that drives doctors crazy

Physician administrative burdens can take a toll on well-being. This health system is changing that by eliminating “stupid stuff” from daily requirements.

Physician Health