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Smartphone apps alone not enough to improve self-measured BP

Smartphone-enabled SMBP devices hold promise for helping to control blood pressure, but research shows clinical support remains key. Learn with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness
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3 Min Read

Call race-based algorithms what they are: sources of harm

That app on your phone may not be the helpful tool you think it is. It might be plugging you into an outdated and harmful worldview. Learn more.

Health Equity
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Privacy concerns grow as more health data goes mobile during pandemic

Mobile apps are being used to prove vaccination status, but how private is the data being added to these applications? Learn more with the AMA.

HIPAA
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AMA opens doors for health tech innovators with CPT Developer Program

Leader in medical terminology offers developers access to widely used CPT code set and resources.

Press Releases
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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.

HIPAA
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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.

Digital
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4 Min Read

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
3 Min Read

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.

Digital
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3 Min Read

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