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Man using touch-screen to learn about HIPAA.
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Sharing health data: HIPAA may allow more freedom than you think

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) allows physicians to share protected health information without a patient’s authorization if three requirements are met.

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1st year student works on computer health records.
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Study examines time 1st year medical residents spend on patient records

First-year residents struggle to balance responsibilities with patient care. One task they find onerous is filling out electronic health records. A study looks at how much time is spent on charts.

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AMA continues efforts to improve electronic health records

The AMA pledged to work with HHS to improve the flow of electronic health information to patients and physicians to increase data sharing.

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Experts discuss why electronic health records must be redesigned

The design and user experience of new electronic health records is key to making it easy for physicians to get back to the art of caring for the patient. Physicians must make sure the new system does not repeat past issues.

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Physicians speak out: How can electronic health records be improved?

How can electronic health records (EHRs) be designed to benefit a physician in practice? Suggestions from a physician town hall in Seattle focused on usability and interoperability.

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Bill gives blanket approval for meaningful use exemptions

Legislation adopted by Congress will allow a physician who applies for a hardship exemption from the 2015 electronic health record meaningful use program to be exempted from the penalties that would have been levied in 2017.

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Top 5 topics for the medical community in 2015

The top five topics for physicians in 2015 dealt with burnout, specialty choice, putting patients first, electronic health records, and work-life balance. Read highlights on each topic.

Physician Health
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Physicians share plan for how meaningful use should really work

Physicians shared their own revisions to Stage 3 of the electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use program. Their plans call for revising the program to improve flexibility, expand patient engagement, and clear the way for increased health IT interoperability and innovation.

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AMA proposes reforms to meaningful use to benefit patients, physicians

The AMA released a set of recommendations to improve the Meaningful Use program while focusing on promoting the interoperability of electronic health records.

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