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Data model will help doctors surf ocean of patient BP info

The AMA’s self-measured blood pressure data model manages the collection and exchange of information to ensure clinical validity and help physicians make sense of it.

Digital
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4 Min Read

New ICD-10 codes will help physicians tackle social barriers to care

AMA, UnitedHealthcare will work to address the social factors that affect patients’ health by standardizing data collection on their social determinants of health.

Digital
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UNH and the AMA collaborate to address access to better health

UNH and AMA support data use for social determinants of health to improve social services referrals and build efforts to help the underserved get health care.

Press Releases
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How these 4 specialties used telemedicine to save nearly $600,000

A safety-net system saved the Connecticut Medicaid program hundreds of thousands by using e-consults instead of face-to-face visits with physicians.

Digital
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7 Min Read

Feb. 7, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Step therapy & pharmaceuticals limiting, youth tobacco use and more in the latest AMA national advocacy update.

Advocacy Update
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Which medical specialties use telemedicine the most?

Find out which specialties are leading the way on use of videoconferencing and how 2019 CPT codes will help you get paid for the digital medicine work you do.

Digital
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4 Min Read

Nov. 15, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on CMS moves on E/M: 3 things physicians should know

CMS moves on evaluation-and-management services. Review AMA's work on E/M.

Advocacy Update
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3 Min Read

CMS moves on E/M: 3 things physicians should know

Learn about the major victories for physicians in the 2019 Medicare physician fee schedule, especially on payment for evaluation-and-management services.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA applauds HHS for revisions to Medicare E/M policies

The AMA applauded HHS efforts to rein in documentation requirements that interfere with the patient-physician relationship.

Press Releases