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Study results prompt call for guidelines on antibiotic prescribing via telehealth

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: August 04, 2022
TOPICS: Health Information Technology, Medical Technology and Advancement, Public Health, Telehealth Care
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Antibiotic prescriptions written during pediatric telehealth visits increased rapidly in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Group sets ambitious goal: Cut clinical documentation burden by 75% in 5 years

David Chartash, Ph.D.
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology
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All health care stakeholders will need to work together to create, implement and maintain necessary changes that reduce documentation burden.
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Guide can help ambulatory care settings collect, integrate patient-generated data into EHRs

Srinivasan Suresh, M.D., M.B.A., FAAP
Published: May 02, 2022
TOPICS: Health Information Technology
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Practices are advised to start small when incorporating patient-generated health data into workflows and EHRs.
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Web tool can aid in care of children with gastrointestinal disorders

Capt. Patrick T. Reeves, M.D., FAAP
Published: April 01, 2022
TOPICS: Gastroenterology, Health Information Technology, Hepatology, Nutrition
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The toolbox was developed by the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Fellows committee in partnership with the NASPGHAN Technology and Training committees.
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Digital health technologies may widen disparities

Shikha P. Sinha, M.D., and Hoang H. Nguyen, M.D., FAAP
Published: February 01, 2022
TOPICS: Health Information Technology, Hospice/Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Diseases
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Studies have shown one-third of rural households lack access to high-speed internet, and Black and Hispanic adults are less likely to have access at home than White adults.
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Immunization decision support in EHR could make mental calculations unnecessary

David S. Bar-Shain, M.D., FAAP
Published: January 02, 2022
TOPICS: Health Information Technology, Vaccine/Immunization
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Pediatricians can ensure their electronic health record incorporates great immunization decision support.
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AAP continues pushing for policies that keep children safe online

Devin Miller, Washington Correspondent
Published: December 01, 2021
TOPICS: Advocacy, Health Information Technology
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Three AAP-endorsed bills in Congress would address privacy and data collection and manipulative marketing and design practices by technology companies.
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Explore practice, learning content on refreshed AAP.org

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: October 01, 2021
TOPICS: Community Health Services, Community Pediatrics, Health Information Technology, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Teaching/Curriculum Development
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AAP.org homepage gets fresh look, plus two more AAP sites you must visit.
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Some physicians keeping a tight grip on their pager; why they need to let go

Shubho Sarkar, M.D., FAAP
Published: October 01, 2021
TOPICS: Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology
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Health care technology companies are developing secure smartphone app solutions that go beyond a simple page.
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Report on leukodystrophies highlights advances in imaging, diagnosis, care

Joshua L. Bonkowsky, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP
Published: September 02, 2021
TOPICS: Genetics, Health Information Technology, Medical Home, Medical Technology and Advancement, Neurologic Disorders, Neurology
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Leukodystrophies affect nearly one in 4,500 births, and most pediatricians will care for a child with a leukodystrophy.
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Cures Act prepares the way for expanded use of digital quality measures

Richelle deMayo, M.D., FAAP
Published: September 01, 2021
TOPICS: Health Information Technology
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The AAP has outlined a preliminary pediatric primary care measure set that would promote child health and development and is suitable for value-based payment systems.
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Continued support of telehealth services urged to address disparities: AAP

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: September 01, 2021
TOPICS: Bright Futures, Child Health Financing, Health Information Technology, Telehealth Care, COVID-19
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The AAP supports telehealth visits during and beyond the pandemic.
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Report on leukodystrophies highlights advances in imaging, diagnosis, care

Joshua L. Bonkowsky, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP
Published: August 23, 2021
TOPICS: Genetics, Health Information Technology, Medical Home, Medical Technology and Advancement, Neurologic Disorders, Neurology
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Leukodystrophies affect nearly one in 4,500 births, and most pediatricians will care for a child with a leukodystrophy.
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Remote patient monitoring is wave of the future, but hurdles must be cleared

Chionye Ossai, M.D., FAAP; Naveen Mehrotra, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: July 01, 2021
TOPICS: Health Information Technology
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Pediatric studies have shown remote patient monitoring can improve asthma management and diabetes control.
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How to get the most out of value-based payment models

Vani Bhatt, M.D., FAAP; Caraciolo J. Fernandes, M.D., M.B.A., FAAP
Published: June 01, 2021
TOPICS: Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Home
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The COVID-19 pandemic has   focused attention on the importance of maintaining good health and avoiding the development of chronic underlying conditions — the goal of value-based models.
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Impact of 21st Century Cures Act interoperability rule on pediatric clinicians

Emily C. Webber, M.D., FAAP; Sandy L. Chung, M.D., FAAP
Published: April 01, 2021
TOPICS: Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology, Telehealth Care
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New federal regulations aim to increase patients’ access to their own clinical data.
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Technology improves pediatric patient engagement, outcomes

Naveen Mehrotra, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP; Chionye Ossai, M.D., FAAP
Published: January 01, 2021
TOPICS: Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology
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Mobile apps and portals are among the technologies that can improve patient engagement.
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Members urged to update preferences in directory, explore new spaces on AAP.org

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: December 01, 2020
TOPICS: Health Information Technology
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Updates include the Learning content area, which houses educational offerings and resources, and the Patient Care, which replaces Health Initiatives.
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Invest in EHR training to increase efficiency, improve physician well-being

Jayne A. Barr, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: December 01, 2020
TOPICS: Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology
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Training includes three steps: onboarding, classroom training and one-on-one support.
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How to ensure EMRs work for physicians and not the other way around

Shama Y. Patel, M.D., FAAP
Published: November 01, 2020
TOPICS: Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology, Medical Technology and Advancement
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Physicians spend years of their lives learning how to evaluate and treat patients, but they receive little education on how to do the work that takes up the largest portion of their day — interacting with electronic medical records.
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