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4 key changes needed for EHR meaningful use program

Challenges with electronic health record (EHR) systems are widespread, and the meaningful use program has only compounded those problems. Physicians this week called on the government to make four essential changes to meaningful use so EHR technology can become a tool for practice efficiency and enhanced patient care.

Medicare & Medicaid
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What physicians are saying about EHR improvements

An AMA-convened panel of experts outlined the eight top challenges and solutions for improving electronic health records (EHR). Physicians weighed in on which EHR improvements would help them the most.

Digital
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5 superforces that are radically changing medicine

Jay Walker, TEDMED curator, shared what he believes are the five superforces that will radically change the practice of medicine. Walker discussed these superforces during TEDMED 2014.

Digital
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New pilot to fight hepatitis C uses telemedicine, collaboration

Primary care physicians are getting assistance in making an early diagnosis and providing timely treatment for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, which affects about 3 million patients in the United States.

Digital
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Is your mobile health app harmful or helpful?

A new report explores the largely unregulated mobile health app industry and provides some insight into whether the apps you and your patients use have been approved for use or otherwise proven to be helpful.

Digital
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What people are saying about AMA's EHR priorities

A new framework for electronic health record usability was issued. Developed by the AMA and an external advisory committee of practicing physicians and health IT experts, researchers and executives, the framework focuses on leveraging the potential of EHRs to enhance patient care, improve productivity and reduce administrative costs.

Digital
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Tell us: Which EHR improvements would help you most?

An AMA-convened panel of experts this week called for EHR overhaul, outlining the eight top challenges and solutions for improving EHR usability.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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All I want for Health IT Week is an EHR overhaul

As we’re observing National Health IT Week, I can’t think of a better time to call for EHR systems that better serve physicians and our patients. That’s why the AMA just released a new framework for improving EHR usability.

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8 top challenges and solutions for making EHRs usable

A panel of experts has called for the overhaul of electronic health record systems (EHRs). They identify 8 top challenges and solutions for improving EHR usability for physicians and their patients.

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