http://www.amednews.com/ Medical news from the news source for America's physicians en-us Newspaper Medical news Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Copyright 2011 American Medical Association http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/images/rss.gif http://www.amednews.com/ 88 31 The news source for America's physicians http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/bisc0514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/bisc0514.htmA survey looking at physicians’ technology use finds that the majority prefer online learning that can be accessed anywhere, anytime.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/prsa1205.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/prsa1205.htmThe number recommended for probation more than triples in 15 years.Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/prl20912.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/prl20912.htmCommercial support is down nearly a third since 2007. Revenues from physicians, medical schools, hospitals and other sources now pay for 51% of accredited CME.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/04/prsd0704.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/04/prsd0704.htmDelegates adopt policy on avoiding financial interests with industry and making adequate disclosures.Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/04/prsm0704.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/04/prsm0704.htmPhysicians express frustration about the increasingly costly and time-consuming requirements.Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/27/prl20627.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/27/prl20627.htmThey are forming a task force to evaluate podiatric education in the state, an effort that could see podiatrists licensed as physicians.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/30/prsb0530.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/30/prsb0530.htmDespite perceptions, few physicians would eliminate commercial support of continuing medical education.Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/04/edsa0404.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/04/edsa0404.htmThe shift in the planet's climate is affecting the health of patients -- and physicians are starting to see the results. EditorialMon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/24/prsa0124.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/24/prsa0124.htmCourses offered around the country are aimed at helping doctors who have been disciplined learn from their mistakes and prevent future ones.Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/11/29/prl11129.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/11/29/prl11129.htmMore physicians are saying no to free lunches, drug reps and consulting relationships, new data show.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/07/26/prsa0726.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/07/26/prsa0726.htmThe change in policy will mean a loss of $1.2 million for its CME programs, but officials say they are aiming to eliminate bias.Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/05/10/prsa0510.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/05/10/prsa0510.htmThe move follows enactment of health reform, which in 2013 will require physicians and teaching hospitals to disclose nearly all industry payments.Mon, 10 May 2010 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/03/29/prl20329.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/03/29/prl20329.htmThe number of residents and fellows also is increasing, but not enough to match the loss of retiring physicians.Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/02/08/prsf0212.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/02/08/prsf0212.htmLegislatures debate tighter restrictions on relationships with industry and limiting drugmakers' access to prescribing data.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 CSTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/12/21/gvsa1221.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/12/21/gvsa1221.htmThe senator cites potential conflicts of interest and transparency concerns linked to backing from drugmakers, device firms and insurers.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/23/bica1123.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/23/bica1123.htmTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/09/prca1109.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/09/prca1109.htmEthics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practiceMon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/19/prsb1019.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/19/prsb1019.htmFollowing Pfizer's lead, GlaxoSmithKline will direct grants to academia and doctor organizations to avoid bias. Meanwhile, medical education firms defend their work.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/19/prsa1019.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/19/prsa1019.htmMore states are moving toward requiring cultural competency training. Physicians question the need for a mandate.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/10/prl20810.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/10/prl20810.htmSome physicians criticize the bans as going too far and harming innovation.Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTProfession