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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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AMA starts search for the best new ideas to create a healthier nation

The AMA announced the launch of the AMA Healthier Nation Innovation Challenge, offering prizes that total $50,000.

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Push is on for transparency of clinical trials

To determine best treatment for patients, physicians need information from all clinical trials. The AMA has joined with patient groups, professional societies, and other interested parties to push for reporting of all clinical trials.

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AMA joins AllTrials campaign for clinical trial transparency

The AMA joins advocacy groups, professional societies and medical organizations in supporting clinical trial registration and reporting led by AllTrials.

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How physicians and Silicon Valley are working to transform health care

Would it surprise you if I said that the nation’s medical profession and those at the cutting-edge of technological innovation now have a common purpose?

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Minority health disparities focus of Clinton Global Initiative summit

The Clinton Global Initiative hosted its 5th annual Health Matters Activation Summit. A town hall on, “Addressing health disparities through technology and innovation,” was moderated by former President Bill Clinton.

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How Mayo Clinic puts patients at the center of innovation

Entrepreneurs and health IT companies have poured billions of dollars into health innovations, but true innovation requires more than big money and ideas—it takes action and scalable implementation. Find out how physicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation are creating new solutions to optimize patient care in their communities and homes.

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