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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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.

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How EHRs tied up physician time in 2015

Burdensome regulations and technology have led physicians to spend considerable time struggling with their electronic health records. Fortunately, policymakers and health IT developers are starting to take note.

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3 things to consider when selecting an EHR

Electronic health records are commonplace in physician practices now. A free online module in the AMA’s STEPS Forward collection can help you prioritize the needs of your patients and your practice to make the best EHR choice.

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Attend to EHRs so we can attend to patients, physicians say

The burden of meaningful use regulations and the associated problems with electronic health record (EHR) technology have hindered physicians ability to attend to patients. At the 2015 AMA Interim Meeting, physicians took action with the goal of removing these barriers to physicians’ ability to provide quality care to patients.

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