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Regulations are sidelining patients: Physicians talk EHRs

Electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use regulations continue to interfere with practice efficiency, but how are they affecting patient care? Physicians took the floor at a special town hall meeting, giving the detailed answers to this question that federal policymakers need to hear.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Stories from the field: How physicians feel about meaningful use

Since the town hall event hosted by the AMA and Medical Association of Georgia last month, physicians’ stories about burdensome meaningful use requirements and cumbersome electronic health record systems have been pouring in.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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8 things physicians are saying about their EHRs

Most physicians have major issues with their electronic health record (EHR) systems, but regulatory requirements mean they must use the technology or face penalties. Read 8 things physicians are saying about their EHRs—and what can be done to improve them.

Digital
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How one residency program improved documentation, reduced stress

Greater customization for collecting patient information in electronic health records may improve documentation timeliness and reduce stress for residents and attending physicians. Find out how one resident clinic improved its documentation process and dramatically increased satisfaction.

Digital
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How physicians are helping rethink EHRs

Doctors across the country are frustrated with electronic health record (EHR) systems. Physician involvement in a special group of heath IT leaders could help rethink EHRs.

Digital
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AMA board member joins SMART platforms advisory committee

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, has been named to the advisory committee of the Substitutable Medical Applications & Reusable Technology (SMART) Platforms project.

Press Releases
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Three ways to improve physicians' professional satisfaction

Physicians often feel exhausted and overburdened. Three ways to prevent burnout and professional satisfaction make it easier for physicians to practice so they can focus on patients and relieve some of that stress.

Physician Health
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Mapping the year's landmarks: How medicine is advancing

Over the year I have been AMA president, we’ve worked to maintain a strong foundation of tradition while also maximizing the opportunity for positive changes in our evolving health care system. I’m proud to say that the AMA has hit a number of important landmarks this past year.

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Why physicians switch EHRs—and what happens afterward

Many of today’s electronic health record (EHR) systems are far from perfect. Find out why physicians are changing from one EHR to another, and what happens after they do.

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