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8 MIN READ

Feb. 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges Biden Administration to include physician offices in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plans and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Jan 27, 2021 ·
2 MIN READ

Privacy and security: Communication of behavioral health information

This webinar provided an overview of the current behavioral health privacy and security landscape. Watch now and download the slides.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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2 MIN READ

What resident physicians must know about privacy and confidentiality

Patient-physician relationships are based on privacy. Learn more with the AMA about protecting patient confidentiality and why it matters.

Improve GME
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3 MIN READ

Will commercial payers, EHR vendors adopt revised E/M office-visit codes?

Revised CPT codes and evaluation and management service guidelines are not just for clinicians. Those in the business of health care need to be ready.

CPT®
4 MIN READ

Patient Access Playbook: Legal requirements

Download the playbook PDF to learn how federal medical privacy law, commonly known as HIPAA, provides a patient the right to obtain an electronic copy of their medical record in the patient’s preferred form and format.

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
10 MIN READ

Patient Access Playbook: FAQs

Download a PDF of the Patient Access Playbook to read frequently asked questions and their answers.

Digital
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4 MIN READ

What doctors can do to thwart cybercriminals as 2020 closes

The AMA and American Hospital Association have advice for physicians on how to ensure security and patient privacy when using digital health tools.

Sustainability
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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