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Myth or fact? Patients must OK disclosure of medical information

Many physicians believe HIPAA requires patient authorization to disclose protected health information for treatment purposes. That’s not always true.

Sustainability
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Myth or fact? Medical boards must probe mental health history

Does the Federation of State Medical Boards require licensing boards to ask physicians about past mental illness? What about The Joint Commission?

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Fighting for Physicians
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Key credentialing change has big upside for physician well-being

Henry Ford Health revises pivotal credentialing question on physician health. Questions about past mental health care can deter doctors from getting care.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Myth or fact? Physicians must sign every page of a home care plan

Are physicians required to sign every single page of a home health agency plan of care certifications and recertifications? Learn what the AMA discovered.

Sustainability
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Jan. 27, 2023: Advocacy Update other news

New resources on AMA advocacy initiatives and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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Does that regulation really require extra work? Ask the AMA

The AMA helps physicians eliminate unnecessary work that’s added to meet purported regulatory requirements. Learn how to submit a question.

Sustainability
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Pandemic pushes U.S. doctor burnout to all-time high of 63%

New evidence confirms that doctors need help. Learn how the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians removes burdens and offers burnout solutions.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Physician burnout rate spikes to new height

New study concludes COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated long-standing system issues that drive burnout.

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8 ways to save hours each day in your physician practice

With staff shortages rampant in health care, time is more precious than ever. Learn how to be more efficient each day with the AMA.

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