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4 reasons physicians should share their notes with patients

Doctors must share notes electronically with patients under new information-blocking rule. Learn why doing so can improve care.

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The power of clinical informatics: A primer for medical students

Learn what comprises clinical informatics and how using certain techniques can improve how physicians and other health care workers deliver care.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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CMS, insurers should pay doctors for coronavirus protocols and PPE

Physician practices see 57% rise in PPE spending, and nearly all do extra infection control to keep patients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal Advocacy
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Protecting physicians and hospitals from emerging cyberthreats

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing emerging cyber threats during the pandemic.

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AMA Update
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Oct. 23, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Physicians urge Nebraska to reject proposed scope expansions

Physicians urge Nebraska to reject proposed scope expansions in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Scope of practice: How the AMA fights for patient safety

The AMA has worked with 38 states to secure more than 70 scope-of-practice victories. Learn more about how to defend the physician-led health care team.

Scope of Practice
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What your patients must know about Rx shopping online

Millions of newly uninsured Americans may look online to save money on prescription drugs. Here are some important safety tips your patients should know.

Behavioral Health
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AMA statement on Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana abortion case

Today’s decision is a victory for patients and a strike against government interference in the patient-physician relationship.

Press Releases
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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down admitting-privilege restrictions

A law restricting doctors unduly burdened patients, said the nation’s high court in ruling against a Louisiana law limiting who could perform abortions.

Judicial Advocacy