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94% of compliance officers say: No documentation? It’s not done

New study shows compliance professionals often misunderstand the requirements they make physicians comply with.

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Myth or fact? Universal “break-the-glass” EHR functionality a must

The functionality can protect medical info from snooping by co-workers, but some organizations require it for all patients. Do they need to?

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Is time documentation required for Medicare depression screenings?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about depression screening for Medicare patients.

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Who determines where physicians and other health care workers can eat or drink while at work?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about who determines where physicians and other health care workers can eat or drink while at work.

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Are clinicians required to ask patients about pain during every visit?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about pain inquiries during patient visits.

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Myth or fact? Only doctors can respond to patient portal messages

Patient messages to physicians skyrocketed after COVID-19. But must physicians personally respond to each? The AMA sets the record straight.

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Myth or fact? CMS says note templates are a no-go

Note templates can help physicians cut back the hours they spend on the computer. But does health care’s biggest payer have rules against them?

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Can non-physician care team members respond to patient messages?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about who can respond to patient messages.

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Myth or fact? Rx durations are limited to 90 days plus 1 refill

Extending prescription duration to the legally allowed maximum—when appropriate—can help cut stress for patients and physicians. 

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Debunking Regulatory Myths