http://www.amednews.com/ Medical news from the news source for America's physicians en-us Newspaper Medical news Mon, 21 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/2012/05/21/prca0521.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/prca0521.htmIn the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physiciansMon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/gvsc0521.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/gvsc0521.htmJudges say they have no authority to decide whether the agency provides adequate medical care, despite an earlier panel’s finding of “unchecked incompetence.”Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/gvsc0514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/gvsc0514.htmA Texas law was set to defund 49 Planned Parenthood clinics, citing the state’s opposition to abortion.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/gvsb0507.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/gvsb0507.htmPhysicians should have the right to fight the reopening of old claims, the California Medical Assn. argues.Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/prca0430.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/prca0430.htmIn the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physiciansMon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/gvsc0430.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/gvsc0430.htmThe ultimate outcome could be that such drug manufacturers can introduce their products sooner.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/23/gvsa0423.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/23/gvsa0423.htmThe World Trade Organization says the U.S. violated treaties by issuing the ban, prompting worry among public health groups that the prohibition might be lifted.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/prsb1226.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/prsb1226.htmAn HIV-positive pilot claims the government is liable for releasing his medical history during a joint-agency investigation.Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/prsa1219.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/prsa1219.htmOffering scholarships in exchange for bone marrow cells extracted from blood has been ruled legal. The matter may go to the U.S. Supreme Court.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/prca1219.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/prca1219.htmIn the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physiciansMon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/gvsc1219.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/gvsc1219.htmRulings could impact how physicians are able to provide certain lab tests and prescribe certain drug uses.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/prsa1212.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/prsa1212.htmPhysicians face barriers when fighting derogatory comments posted on the Internet, but some legal strategies can curb the problem.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/gvsc1212.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/gvsc1212.htmCMS recently approved a 10% pay reduction the state passed for all health professionals.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/gvsa1205.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/gvsa1205.htmState officials plan to conduct a new rulemaking process with public comment in an attempt to implement the limit again in 2012.Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/prca1121.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/prca1121.htmIn the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physiciansMon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/gvsb1121.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/gvsb1121.htmAn earlier settlement between California and Quest Diagnostics involved questions about insurers sending tests to certain laboratories in exchange for discounts.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/gvsc1114.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/gvsc1114.htmThe law is similar to one in Texas that also has been temporarily blocked. Opponents say the measures imperil the doctor-patient relationship.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/gvsb1107.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/gvsb1107.htmDisputes over payment rates also rage on in California and West Virginia.Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/prsa1031.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/prsa1031.htmA pilot program in New York focuses on judges leading negotiation in medical liability cases. Advocates say the initiative saves doctors money, time and stress.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/edsa1031.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/edsa1031.htmPhysicians and medical recipients should have the right to sue states if they don't fund the program adequately.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/prca1024.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/prca1024.htmIn the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physiciansMon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/gvsb1017.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/gvsb1017.htmMeanwhile, the California Medical Assn. sues the state over a lack of data relevant to physician pay reductions.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/gvsa1010.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/gvsa1010.htmBy asking justices to hear the case now, the White House probably is ensuring that an opinion will come before the 2012 elections, experts say.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/gvsc1003.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/gvsc1003.htmThe state attorney general questions a settlement by physicians and fund officials over surplus money.Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/prsb0926.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/prsb0926.htmThe appellate decision reduces a $6 million jury award to the state's limit of $250,000.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/prca0926.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/prca0926.htmIn the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physiciansMon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/gvsc0926.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/gvsc0926.htmThe measure prevented physicians from querying patients about firearms in their homes unless it was pertinent to medical records.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/prsb0919.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/prsb0919.htmThe state's high court says the requirement will help prevent meritorious lawsuits from being dismissed.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/prsa0919.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/prsa0919.htmCriminal cases involving faith healing raise questions about how best to respect patients' religion while providing the best care.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/gvsb0919.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/gvsb0919.htmSome physicians and public health groups say the administration is ignoring science showing damage from ozone pollution. Obama cites costs and the regulatory burden.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/prsa0912.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/prsa0912.htmIndiana's high court said the issue of health records maintenance should be considered in the same suit alleging medical negligence.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/29/prsb0829.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/29/prsb0829.htmProfiles were posted on a website for a few years, but a court required the state to remove the information.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/29/prca0829.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/29/prca0829.htmIn the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physiciansMon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/29/hlsa0829.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/29/hlsa0829.htmThe FDA is considering a menthol-flavoring ban that could save lives, a study says. These smokers may need extra help from physicians.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTHealth http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/29/gvsb0829.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/29/gvsb0829.htmNearly 135,000 residents are expected to lose coverage. The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is appealing the decision.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/29/edsa0829.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/29/edsa0829.htmOther Views on Medical News - Commentary from other news and opinion sourcesMon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/22/gvsc0822.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/22/gvsc0822.htmThe measure comes in response to a November ballot initiative to prohibit the procedure in San Francisco. A judge ordered the initiative off the ballot.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/22/gvsa0822.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/22/gvsa0822.htmThey say CMS has violated federal statutes by relying on a panel to set payment rates and a process that favors specialists.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/15/prsb0815.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/15/prsb0815.htmJudges rule that the state's medical review panel must receive all possible claims before cases go to court, protecting doctors from endless litigation.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/prsb0808.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/prsb0808.htmAttorneys find their cases are weaker than they first believed as lawsuits proceed, analysis shows.Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/gvsd0808.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/gvsd0808.htmLawmakers vow to continue pushing legislation to end confusion about what constitutes legal research.Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/gvsb0808.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/gvsb0808.htmThe final decision about whether isolated genes are patentable probably will come from the U.S. Supreme Court, experts say.Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/bisb0808.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/bisb0808.htmA contract battle in Pennsylvania grows more contentious when an insurer decides to buy a hospital system to compete with a university medical center.Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/prsc0801.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/prsc0801.htmThe decision to bypass a fund for birth-related injuries could lead to more medical liability lawsuits, say attorneys for both sides.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/prsa0801.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/prsa0801.htmState legislators, physician organizations and courts are taking steps to ensure that the experts provide ethical and appropriate testimony.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/gvsb0801.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/gvsb0801.htmChildless adults have been locked out in an attempt to balance the budget, but opponents say the move violates the state's Constitution.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/bisc0801.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/bisc0801.htmIt is the second settlement to come from lawsuits claiming that the company failed to protect the privacy of individual insurance applicants online.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/25/prca0725.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/25/prca0725.htmIn the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physiciansMon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/18/gvsc0718.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/18/gvsc0718.htmTexas requires a woman to undergo a sonogram before terminating a pregnancy. A Kansas measure implements stricter licensing requirements for doctors who perform abortions.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/18/prsc0718.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/18/prsc0718.htmSurgical site reporting requirements would drain hospital resources and compromise patient care, medical officials say.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/11/prsc0711.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/11/prsc0711.htmThe California Supreme Court determines that physicians and others are liable if the information is given to credit agencies.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession