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How smartphone apps can—and should—protect users’ health info

When mobile health app developers take these steps to protect user privacy, they boost trust and use of technology that can empower patients.

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FTC warns health apps to comply with health data-breach rules

The AMA has pushed for better protection of patients’ data in health apps. Learn how this federal regulatory action moves in that direction.

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7 essentials to getting mHealth data into flow of patient care

Learn what mHealth developers should do so that physicians and their patients can use glitch-free apps and share information in a meaningful way.

Digital
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Patient Access Playbook: The world of apps

Download the Patient Access Playbook PDF to learn about rights and responsibilities when patients use apps for their EHRs.

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How APIs can cut doctors’ administrative burdens, improve care

Learn why application programming interfaces (APIs)—used properly—have big potential to make clinical decision support tools more effective and less burdensome for doctors.

Digital
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 11, 2020

In the news: Child vaccination rates declining, app may help track COVID-19 cases, new studies on COVID-19 infections and treatment, CDC health advisory for kids.

Publications & Newsletters
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10 keys to mHealth apps that are easier to use

To keep mobile health app users from becoming frustrated, developers must keep these essentials in mind throughout the entire design process. Learn more with the AMA.

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How to keep patient information secure in mHealth apps

See what mHealth app developers must do to ward off security threats and keep users’ sensitive information out of the wrong hands.

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AMA adopts policies during second day of voting at Interim Meeting

Policies touch on collecting DNA of refugees, free sunscreen, mobile health apps, veterans’ courts.

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