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  3. About AMA

    The American Medical Association (AMA) founded 1847, incorporated 1897 is the largest association of medical doctors and medical students in the United States. The AMA's mission is to promote the art and science of medicine for the betterment of the public health, to advance the interests of physicians and their patients, to promote public health, to lobby for legislation favorable to physicians and patients, and to raise money for medical education. It also publishes the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which has the largest circulation of any weekly medical journal in the world, The AMA also publishes a list of Physician Specialty Codes which are a standard in the U.S. for identifying physician and practice specialties. Currently Ronald M Davis MD serves as President. His term expires in June of 2008.

  6. Quotes about AMA

    1. “ The AMA is committed to [EMR] adoption that streamlines the clinical and business functions of a physician office and helps provide high-quality care to patients. ”
      Steven J. Stack in "Meaningful use" final rule offers some flexibility
    2. “ Somebody needs to speak up and make fun of the AMA. ”
      In Is ICD-10 More Important Than Meaningful Use?

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    2. Improving stage 2 meaningful use rules: Groups offer advice

      Explore ModernMedicine (May 17 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...comments submitted with 98 state and specialty medical societies, the American Medical Association (AMA) says it supports widespread EHR adoption and use by physicians. The group questioned, however, whe... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   Electronic Health Records   American Medical Association

    3. CMS releases Stage 2 Meaningful Use proposals

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Feb 22 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...ital IT execs' minds * Fridsma: Healthcare communication is not one-size-fits-all * AT&T takes over AMA's Amagine physician portal Free Newsletter FierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT ne... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   At&T   Healthcare   EMR

    4. AMA to House Speaker Boehner: Stop ICD-10

      Explore CMIO.net (Jan 27 2012) Meaningful Use

      American Medical Association CEO James L. Madara, MD, wrote to House Speaker Boehner (R-Ohio) to urge him to take action against the implementation of ICD-10, informing him that the transition to ICD-10 as mandated by HIPAA would place a heavy burden on physicians without offering a direct benefit to individual patient care. Implementing ICD-10 will be costly to physicians and disruptive to their other health IT efforts, Madara declared, adding ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   AMA

    5. Health IT Leaders Launch Info-Sharing Website

      Explore techweb.com (Dec 7 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      Health IT Leaders Launch Info-Sharing Website ...nd the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The American Association of Family Physicians and the AMA will play advisory roles, according to a press release. [ Electronic health records are the wave of... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   AMA   Peter Basch   Siemens Healthcare

    6. Is ICD-10 More Important Than Meaningful Use?

      Explore techweb.com (Nov 21 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...rvey. In giving his "state of the health IT union," Garets mocked the American Medical Association (AMA) for its call for a delay to the ICD-10 timeline. [ Which healthcare organizations came out ahead i... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Washington   CIO   Healthcare

    7. EHR 'roadmap' guides providers through transporting content

      Explore fierceemr.com (Jun 30 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...tion: - see the EHRA white paper (.pdf) - view the Health Data Management article Related Articles: AMA, HIMSS urge HHS to simplify MeaningfInternetul Use regs Despite information exchange plans, healthc... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Electronic Health Records   EMR   AMA

    8. AMA meeting: Delegates approve guidelines for ACOs

      Explore American Medical Association (Nov 22 2010) Meaningful Use

      AMA meeting: Delegates approve guidelines for ACOs ...ons for meaningful use released and discussion begun on stage 2, a federal official speaking at the AMA Interim Meeting called for more feedback to ensure these regulations will be workable for physician... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   San Francisco   Senate   AMA

    9. AMA meeting: Physician input welcomed on meaningful use, CMS official says

      Explore American Medical Association (Nov 22 2010) Meaningful Use

      AMA meeting: Physician input welcomed on meaningful use, CMS official says ... and timely. Health system reform legislation calls for ACOs to be established by Jan. 1, 2012. The AMA's guidelines, based on those adopted by the California Medical Assn., say an ACO's goals are to inc... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Washington   Senate   Federal Trade Commission

    10. AMA trustee: Even relaxed meaningful-use standards will be tough for many docs

      Explore fierceemr.com (Aug 12 2010) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      AMA trustee: Even relaxed meaningful-use standards will be tough for many docsFierceEMRGet your weekly ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Electronic Health Records   EMR   Medicare

    11. Many Doctors May Find Meeting 'Meaningful Use' Requirements a Challenge

      Explore ihealthbeat.org (Aug 5 2010) EHR Meaningful Use , Meaningful Use

      ...eir practice. Nearly half of the quality measures approved in the meaningful use rule come from the AMA-convened Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement, so participating physicians can be assur... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Electronic Health Records   American Medical Association   Medicare

    12. "Meaningful use" final rule offers some flexibility

      Explore American Medical Association (Jul 15 2010) Trends in End User Experience , EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      "Meaningful use" final rule offers some flexibility "Meaningful use" final rule offers some flexibilityAmerican Medical News"The AMA is committed to [EMR] adoption that streamlines the clinical and business functions of a physician ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Washington   EMR   American Medical Association

    13. HHS Releases Final 'Meaningful Use' Rules

      Explore medpagetoday.com (Jul 13 2010) Meaningful Use

      ...board member Steven Stack, MD, said in a statement. "After thoroughly reviewing the final rule, the AMA will work to help educate physicians on the requirements for meaningful use and how they can incorp... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Washington   Congress   Electronic Health Records

    14. HHS Meaningful Use Final Rule Draws Guarded Initial Praise

      Explore healthleadersmedia.com (Jul 13 2010) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      HHS Meaningful Use Final Rule Draws Guarded Initial PraiseHealthLeaders Media"The AMA is committed to EHR adoption that streamlines the clinical and business functions of a physician of... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Electronic Health Records   American Medical Association   David Blumenthal

    15. AMA meeting: Delegates seek pay for care delivered via telemedicine

      Explore American Medical Association (Jun 28 2010) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      AMA meeting: Delegates seek pay for care delivered via telemedicine ...successful EMR adoption. Proposed action: Work with the Dept. of Health and Human ...and more » The AMA will advocate for pilot projects testing new payment models for treatment delivered via Web portals... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Virginia   Congress   Medicare

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