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How one health system empowers physicians to transform health IT

Innovation drives the advancement of health IT, but high-tech developments won’t benefit health care if they’re not created in collaboration with physicians who actually have to use these new technologies. Check out these three programs that are empowering physicians to take the lead in health IT.

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Stories from the field: How physicians feel about meaningful use

Since the town hall event hosted by the AMA and Medical Association of Georgia last month, physicians’ stories about burdensome meaningful use requirements and cumbersome electronic health record systems have been pouring in.

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3 insights from physician entrepreneurs

A special panel at the health technology incubator MATTER in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart brought physician entrepreneurs together to share the insights they’ve gleaned through developing new products, companies and investments. Here are their top three insights.

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When “Shark Tank” and health tech meet, innovation thrives

As the AMA representative with the eHealth Initiative (eHi), I participated in the iTHRIVE Challenge, a shark tank style event, where entrepreneurs took to the stage to pitch their best health tech ideas. We received 60 “pitches” for health tech innovation.

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8 things physicians are saying about their EHRs

Most physicians have major issues with their electronic health record (EHR) systems, but regulatory requirements mean they must use the technology or face penalties. Read 8 things physicians are saying about their EHRs—and what can be done to improve them.

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How one residency program improved documentation, reduced stress

Greater customization for collecting patient information in electronic health records may improve documentation timeliness and reduce stress for residents and attending physicians. Find out how one resident clinic improved its documentation process and dramatically increased satisfaction.

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3 ways electronic transactions can help manage payment errors

Medical practices that have made the transition from paper to an electronic claims revenue cycle spend less time on administrative processes and have more time to lessen payment errors and appeal inappropriate denials.

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3 ways physicians are prepping for telemedicine's success

More than one-half of the country now has laws in place enforcing coverage for telemedicine services, pointing to a growing trend in care delivery—but physicians still must navigate gray areas. Learn three ways physicians are prepping to pave the way for telemedicine to succeed.

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How physicians are helping rethink EHRs

Doctors across the country are frustrated with electronic health record (EHR) systems. Physician involvement in a special group of heath IT leaders could help rethink EHRs.

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