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Virtual assistant programs like Google Assistant

Virtual Assistants Not HIPAA Compliant

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Lawyer recommends physicians should not bring Siri and Alexa to the office
A peer-based education program can improve the efficiency of electronic health record use

Peer-Led Education Helps Physicians Save Time With EHRs

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Peer-based education program, based on training implemented in SCPMG, can improve efficiency
There is a correlation for asthma and lack of asthma control with the risk of atrial fibrillation

Asthma, Uncontrolled Asthma Associated With Risk of A-Fib

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Dose-response association seen between levels of asthma control and risk of atrial fibrillation
A patient experience officer is an increasingly important new role in physician practices

Patient Experience Officers Can Play Key Role in Medical Offices

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Officers ensure patients have a positive experience before, during, and after office visit
The American Medical Association House of Delegates has adopted policy to increase the number of people who obtain coverage through the Affordable Care Act by making marketplace plans more affordable.

AMA Aims to Boost Affordability of ACA Marketplace Plans

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Association addresses need for outreach to increase the number of people insured
From 2001 to 2015 there was a decrease in the percentage of health care professionals who are self-employed and a decrease in the earning gap between self-employed and employed health care professionals

2001 to 2015 Saw Decline in Self-Employment in Health Care

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Gap in earnings between self-employed and employed health care professionals also decreased
The error rate in speech recognition-assisted documentation is 7.4 percent

Error Rate 7.4 Percent in Speech Recognition-Assisted Notes

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Overall, 15.8 percent of errors at level of speech recognition-assisted notes involve clinical info
The American Medical Association calls for inclusive family and medical leave policies to support lesbian

AMA Calls for Inclusive Family, Medical Leave Policies

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Association will advocate for policies inclusive of LGBTQ workers
Nine new drug labeling and packaging guidelines have been developed with an aim of reducing medication errors

International Group Develops Best Practices for Drug Packaging

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Global regulators recommend adoption of ready-to-use/administer syringes and premixed IV solutions
Wildfire activity continues to increase throughout the western states

CDC: Wildfire Smoke Poses Health Risks

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Agency offers steps to minimize exposure, particularly for those with chronic conditions