Health Information Technology

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Telehealth Implementation Playbook

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Remote Patient Monitoring Playbook

Graphic of pages from AMA Digital Health Implementation Playbook.

Digital Health Implementation series

The State of Health at Home Models

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Oct 5, 2020 ·

4 Min Read

Ask physicians which daily tasks fall into “stupid stuff” pile

For physician practices and health systems looking to cut time-wasting tasks, here’s how to engage doctors and other health professionals in the process.

Sustainability

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Sep 29, 2020 ·

4 Min Read

7 key ways to gauge physician time lost to EHR work

Learn about the essential pieces that can be extracted from the electronic health record that, when standardized, could help unlock a better clinical environment.

Digital

Patient consulting with a physician via webcam

Sep 28, 2020 ·

4 Min Read

To succeed with telehealth, know your “webside manner”

Telemedicine’s video visits require a specific skill set. A physician expert provides tips for improving communication on both ends.

Digital

Sep 24, 2020 ·

12 Min Read

AMA experts on easing patient concerns about the safety of preventive exams

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by recognizing the continued sacrifices of health care workers during the pandemic.

Senate bill would nix geographic, site restrictions on telehealth

Outdated limits on telehealth have been temporarily waived during the COVID-19 pandemic. AMA supports a bill that makes these waivers permanent.

Digital

Sep 18, 2020 ·

17 Min Read

Challenges of being older and HIV positive amid the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the challenges of being older and HIV positive during the pandemic.

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Infectious Diseases

AMA Update