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Myth or fact? Physicians can’t respond to online patient reviews

If a patient writes a review about a physician, can that doctor post a response? HIPAA muddies the matter. The AMA sets the record straight.

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Myth or fact? All prescriptions require two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication can add five seconds per order, and the burden mounts quickly. Learn with the AMA whether all those clicks are required.

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5 MIN READ

Is two-factor authentication required for all prescriptions?

This regulatory myth examines if organizations are required by federal law to enable two-factor authentication within an electronic health record (EHR) for signing both controlled and non-controlled prescriptions.

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Debunking Regulatory Myths
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6 MIN READ

Must all test results be reviewed by patients’ primary care physician?

This regulatory myth examines if all test results must be reviewed by patients’ primary care physician—download the myth and the EHR Inbox Reduction Checklist to learn more.

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Myth or fact? Doctors can’t openly discuss EHR problems

Can EHR usability, interoperability, security or business practices be discussed? Find out from the experts at the AMA.

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4 MIN READ

Myth or fact? Hospitals must send event notifications to doctors

Learn to ensure physicians are getting the pertinent information about patients seeking care elsewhere while still complying with Medicare rules.

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Must hospitals send ADT notifications to physicians’ EHR inbox?

Download this regulatory myth that examines if hospitals must send admission, discharge and transfer (ADT) notifications to physicians’ EHR inbox.

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2 MIN READ

Can physicians openly discuss EHR issues?

Are physicians restricted from openly discussing EHR issues such as those related to usability and interoperability? Download the myth and find out.

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Measuring and addressing physician burnout

Research shows that large-scale change is needed to address the physician burnout crisis. Learn more about the AMA's efforts.

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