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Wearables, remote patient monitoring & the future of chronic care management with Richard Milani, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about remote patient monitoring.

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Digital
AMA Update Podcast
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9 Min Read

Wearables, remote patient monitoring & the future of chronic care management with Richard Milani, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about remote patient monitoring.

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Digital
AMA Update
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FTC wants big fine for ovulation-tracker app that shared user data

In the app era, patient privacy remains a cornerstone of care. Learn how the AMA is working to protect patient data in digital health.

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How to improve maternal health? Moms’ phones can offer answers

AMA member Tolúwalàṣé Ajayi, MD, leads research for an app that helps pregnant patients share information and learn about healthy pregnancies.

Population Health
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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 It might be plugging you into an outdated and harmful worldview.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.

Optimal Health
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4 Min Read

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