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Protected health information (PHI) disclosures for treatment purposes

Does HIPAA require that health care providers obtain patient authorization to disclose protected health information (PHI) for treatment purposes? Find the answer.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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4 MIN READ

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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4 MIN READ

Licensing and credentialing bodies’ inquiry of physician mental health

Must licensing/credentialing bodies probe into clinicians’ past mental health? Download a PDF of the myth and find the answer in the latest installment of the AMA's Debunking Regulatory Myths.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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2 MIN READ

How should physicians sign home care plan of care recertifications?

The latest in the Debunking Regulatory Myths (DRM) series looks at whether physicians must sign every single page of home health POC certifications.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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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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Physician Health
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Physician burnout rate spikes to new height

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

Press Releases
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5 MIN READ

Why we must create a better health care system for women physicians

The pandemic has placed even greater burdens on women physicians. As we mark Women in Medicine Month, the AMA is committed to making positive changes.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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9 MIN READ

Sept. 2, 2022: National Advocacy Update

International Overdose Awareness Day underscores urgent need for change and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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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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Sustainability
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians