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Pap tests used more often then screening guidelines call for
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Researchers say patient demand for the test and lag time between revisions to screening recommendations and implementation may be reasons for overuse. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - November 20, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Profession Source Type: news
Physicians sue again to safeguard Pennsylvania's liability fundEmail this article to a colleague.
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Doctors say the $100 million the governor took from Mcare to balance the state budget is needed to cover outstanding liability claims. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - November 20, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Government Source Type: news
What editorial writers are saying about H1N1 vaccine shortagesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Delays in the manufacture and delivery of the vaccine for influenza A(H1N1) have left patients and physicians concerned -- and scrambling for shots. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - November 16, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
What commentators are saying about the Senate's public plan optionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Even before the House bill was introduced, the Senate was asserting that the public insurance option was not dead. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - November 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
AMA's 7 guiding principles for health system reformEmail this article to a colleague.
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AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - November 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Where to turn for H1N1 informationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Physicians need to be armed with facts to calm patient fears and ensure proper treatment and vaccination. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - November 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
What editorial writers are saying about H1N1 flu vaccineEmail this article to a colleague.
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Some health care workers have protested against a vaccine mandate. But the message elsewhere has been that adults and children should get the flu shot. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - October 26, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Scientific method offers view to solving liability crisisEmail this article to a colleague.
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AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
We've expanded the ways you can interact with usEmail this article to a colleague.
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American Medical News has beefed-up our online presence, with an entry into social media.. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Insurer consolidation deserves a critical lookEmail this article to a colleague.
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The American Medical Association supports government efforts to re-examine health insurance merger guidelines. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
What editorial writers are saying about a tax on soft drinksEmail this article to a colleague.
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A beverage tax is one idea being floated to raise money for health system reform and to fight obesity. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - October 11, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
AMA's private sector advocacy efforts yield resultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - October 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Uninsured are more than just numbersEmail this article to a colleague.
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The count of people without health insurance is growing, but the bigger issue is a lack of access to affordable coverage. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - October 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
What editorial writers are saying about the Senate Finance Committee's health reform billEmail this article to a colleague.
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The $856 billion, 10-year package would attempt to cover most Americans through individual mandates, insurance reforms and new government assistance. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - September 28, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Two nations, one debate over how to achieve reformEmail this article to a colleague.
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AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - September 21, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Ending unequal treatmentEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Commission to End Health Care Disparities is uniting physicians and others to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - September 21, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
What editorial writers are saying about Kennedy's health care legacyEmail this article to a colleague.
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The long-serving senator described health system reform as "the cause of my life." Some have called on Congress to pass legislation in his memory. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - September 14, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
AMA offers students, residents a head start in medicineEmail this article to a colleague.
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AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - September 7, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Health plans still need to work on basic skillsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The AMA report card shows the mixed progress insurers have shown in improving their services for physicians. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - September 7, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
How to determine an EHR's "usability"Email this article to a colleague.
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Technically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 31, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Tax refund deadline looming for money-losing practicesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Practices that lost money in 2008 after having previously been profitable can lessen their tax burdens through this one-time offer. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 31, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Once-influential health technology alliance set to disbandEmail this article to a colleague.
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After seven years, the organization says it has accomplished what it set out to do. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 31, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Sliding economy leaves physicians wary about collectionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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An MGMA survey finds the biggest challenges for practices are covering expenses and getting paid by patients. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 31, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
What editorial writers are saying about end-of-life discussionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The counseling provision in the House's health reform bill sparked controversy, particularly after 2008 GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin said it could create "death panels." (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 31, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Quality-of-care concerns add to doctors' stressEmail this article to a colleague.
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Well-designed improvement initiatives may help physicians feel less isolated or dissatisfied, a Massachusetts study says. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 31, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
75% of discharge summaries don't mention pending test resultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Primary care physicians often are left in the dark about what tests to follow up on. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 31, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Organized medicine aims to strengthen liability provisions in reform billEmail this article to a colleague.
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An approved amendment would encourage states to explore certain liability alternatives, but lawmakers rebuffed attempts at damage caps and other physician-backed proposals. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 31, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
HHS to dole out $1.2 billion for health IT grantsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Money would go toward setting up key infrastructure to help physicians choose and use the right EHR. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 31, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Accountable care organizations: A new idea for managing MedicareEmail this article to a colleague.
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The goal of ACOs is to encourage physicians and hospitals to integrate care by holding them jointly responsible for Medicare quality and costs. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 31, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Half of large practices net bonuses from Medicare P4P demoEmail this article to a colleague.
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Participants say they are pleased with the results, despite the payout rate. Small practices start seeing their own performance dollars. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 31, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
H1N1, seasonal flu promise one-two punch for physicians' vaccination strategiesEmail this article to a colleague.
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As doctors start preparing for the season, officials predict influenza A(H1N1) could infect half of the U.S. population. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 31, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Supreme Court patent case could affect medical researchEmail this article to a colleague.
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Justices will decide whether certain methods are patentable. The ruling may influence process patents in biomedicine and technology. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 25, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Profession Source Type: news
Health plans get negative credit ratingEmail this article to a colleague.
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A global rating agency believes that health system reform could hurt insurance companies' bottom lines. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 25, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Business Source Type: news
Tap into proper expertise and support before joining EHR "gold rush"Email this article to a colleague.
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Technically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Uptick in medical supply sales suggests recession may be easingEmail this article to a colleague.
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Health industry watchers expressed optimism but cautioned that the numbers could reflect preparations for a potential H1N1 flu outbreak. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
When patients lose jobs, physicians feel impactEmail this article to a colleague.
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Ohio doctors report that visits are down as laid-off patients are dropped from insurance plans and have trouble paying bills. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Health plans' profits decline along with membership numbersEmail this article to a colleague.
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The prospect for earnings growth looks slimmer as insurance companies run out of costs to cut but hit a limit on premium hikes. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
EHRs have open-source software alternativesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Health IT that can be downloaded and customized is gaining favor as less costly and more collaborative than commercial systems. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
What editorial writers are saying about town hall meetings on health system reformEmail this article to a colleague.
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As Congress headed home to talk to constituents about reform, many got an earful from angry opponents of any government expansion into health care. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Conference seeks solutions to pending physician shortageEmail this article to a colleague.
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Promoting young students' interests in careers as physicians or other health care professionals may be one answer. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
End-of-life care provision stirs angst in health reform debateEmail this article to a colleague.
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The public outrage over reimbursement for patient counseling catches doctors by surprise but shows how delicate the discussion over advance-care planning can be. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Medicare pay for services by nonphysicians comes under scrutinyEmail this article to a colleague.
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OIG finds the "incident to" rule is allowing care to be provided by nonphysicians who lack the necessary qualifications. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Lawsuits challenge Calif. governor's budget vetoesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Physicians say moves to further slash Medicaid and CHIP will hurt those who can least afford it. Schwarzenegger says the cuts are legal. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Two state courts, same ruling: Informed consent must include all optionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Doctors say the Maryland and Wisconsin decisions could lead to their judgment being second-guessed and undermine patient care. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
White House redirects health reform spotlight to insurance abusesEmail this article to a colleague.
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An HHS report documents insurance discrimination against members and denials of coverage; insurers counter with report on high out-of-network physician fees. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
How to reduce your practice's credit card feesEmail this article to a colleague.
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zznovar (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 17, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Health information networks gain wider useEmail this article to a colleague.
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As more data are exchanged, a survey finds that stakeholders are realizing a return on their investments. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 17, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Patient satisfaction with PPOs driven down by administrative hasslesEmail this article to a colleague.
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A Consumer Reports survey revealed that 62% of PPO members called their insurer with billing complaints while only 27% of HMO members did. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 17, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
What editorial writers are saying about accomplishing health reformEmail this article to a colleague.
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Congress went on summer recess without voting on a health system reform bill, but that hasn't stopped the debate. (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 17, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Take care when discussing phase I trial optionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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zznovar (Source: American Medical News)
Source: American Medical News - August 17, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
