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Medical cybersecurity: A patient safety issue

Study finds 83% of physician practices experienced a cyberattack; HIPAA is a must but not enough, and reliable IT vendors are just part of the solution.

Sustainability
2 Min Read

Improving patient safety

Stay informed on the AMA's efforts to pass the act and learn what physicians can do to increase patient safety in their practice.

Federal Advocacy
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5 Min Read

High court ruling must avoid encouraging involuntary commitment

Physicians strike a delicate balance in deciding whether patients with serious mental illnesses require involuntary commitment. A new case could create more legal exposure for doctors making such hard calls.

Judicial Advocacy
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20 Min Read

Thinking outside the box to improve inpatient outcomes

Learn from Ochsner Health System’s Richard Milani, MD, about innovations that can make hospitals safer spaces for patients.

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Prevention & Wellness
Moving Medicine Podcast
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3 Min Read

Cybersecurity: Ransomware attacks shut down clinics, hospitals

Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue; it’s a patient safety issue. Learn more from the AMA about how to protect your practice and your patients.

Sustainability
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4 Min Read

This is how generic drugs get their names

There’s a formula behind those funny names. Foremost, it’s meant to eliminate confusion and improve patient safety.

United States Adopted Names
Anesthesiologist
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3 Min Read

Governor’s move promotes anesthesia patient safety

Allowing nurse anesthetists to practice without physician supervision is not in patients’ best interests or consistent with state law, Mississippi’s governor says.

AMA Policies
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3 Min Read

Patient safety: How to discuss it, how to respond when harm occurs

The AMA offers new training to help medical students, residents and practicing physicians understand and improve patient safety.

Prevention & Wellness
Shannon Curtis, AMA assistant director for federal affairs
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4 Min Read

Wearables, the FDA and patient advice: What physicians should know

Regulatory status, patient privacy issues, and the clinical questions that arise. Here’s what doctors should keep in mind on wearables and mobile health apps.

Digital