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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.

Press Releases
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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.

Press Releases
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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.

Health Equity
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Why technology makes physicians more relevant than ever

Technology may empower patients with more information, but new websites or gadgetry will never replace the intuition of a good physician, according to Bob Wachter, MD, author of New York Times science bestseller The Digital Doctor. He recently shared his comments as part of a special preview event for TEDMED 2015.

Digital
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6 things physicians wish health IT developers knew

Input from physicians and patients is vital to the development of successful digital health solutions, but what are some of the top things developers need to know to start this process? Physicians, developers, professors, bloggers and med students all weighed in last week during a vibrant #AHealthierNation tweet chat on the future of digital health.

Digital
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4 tips for choosing the right practice management system

Physician practices have a golden opportunity to streamline administrative and billing tasks by adopting a practice management system. But choosing the right software can be daunting, so the AMA and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) have partnered on a toolkit to help guide the decision-making process when it comes to this important investment.

Sustainability
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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.

Claims Processing
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AMA president outlines physician leadership plan for digital health

AMA President Robert M. Wah, M.D., expressed optimism with development of digital medicine and data analysis, with the AMA helping physicians to lead changes.

Press Releases
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Making physician voices heard for future health IT success

Next month, I and other AMA representatives will head to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2015 Annual Conference. We, as physicians, are the best people to address the future of health IT.

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