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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.

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Administrative Burdens
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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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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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.

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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.

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Myth or fact? You can’t bill E/M, preventive care from same visit

Some physicians and health care organizations believe doing so is not permitted. The AMA sets the record straight.

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Administrative Burdens
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Myth or fact? Verbal orders are prohibited in health care

Can a physician or licensed independent practitioner give spoken orders? Discover what the AMA found when looking at federal regulations.

Sustainability
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Myth or fact? Support staff must log off EHR between documentation

Do nurses, medical assistants and others need to log out when switching task types? Discover what the AMA found when it took a look at regulations.

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The AMA helps sustain the viability of private practice

Private practices have been struggling for years; the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the financial strain and burdensome regulatory requirements faced by physician practice owners. AMA advocacy, resources and research help private practices thrive.

Private Practices
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Hard work ahead to stop looming Medicare physician pay cuts

With nearly 10% pay cuts set for 2022, AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy Todd Askew says it’s time for Congress to reimagine Medicare payment.

Medicare & Medicaid