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Medical technology development requires physician input

AMA CEO James L. Madara, MD, addressed the annual meeting on the development of technology tools in medicine. Physician input can make sure digital products enrich the physician-patient relationship.

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AMA CEO outlines digital challenges, opportunities facing medicine

Addressing the AMA's House of Delegates, AMA CEO James L Madara, M.D. outlined challenges facing medicine in today's rapidly-changing digital economy.

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Brigham and Women's Hospital uses data to improve patient outcomes

Access to large amounts of data can help physicians and hospitals address needs and gaps in health care. Two tools at Brigham and Women’s Hospital show how data can improve patient outcomes.

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AMA calls for change in interoperability measurements

The AMA and 36 specialty medical associations urged the Administration today to rethink the way it measures the interoperability of electronic health records.

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Why medicine needs cloud technology

Physicians can use data to improve care in many ways. Two examples of data-driven medicine show the potential a cloud technology could have on improving health care.

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4 ways government sees technology can benefit health care

Medicare, patient billing, information exchange and care coordination are the focus of 4 technology initiatives the government hopes will create a better, smarter health care system.

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3 barriers keeping data from improving health outcomes

The current environment often prevents physicians from accessing and using real-time data to improve health outcomes for patents. 3 barriers include the time involved, wrong incentives, and lack of knowledge.

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VP Biden asks physicians to help fight cancer by sharing health data

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden called for physicians to break down walls that prevent sharing health data. Access to health data will be an essential component in the fight against cancer.

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AMA and IDEA labs collaborate to advance health care innovation

The AMA will collaborate with IDEA Labs, a student-run biotechnology incubator, to support medical technology development for students at five universities.

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