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/gvsd0521.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/gvsd0521.htmThe government must gauge the full impact of the massive code sets before requiring doctors to use them for billing services, the Association says.Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/gvsa0521.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/gvsa0521.htmPast leaders of the agency overseeing the program call on lawmakers at a Senate hearing to approve health reforms that fix Medicare’s broken pay system.Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/bisa0521.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/bisa0521.htmPhysicians don’t have to remain silent if they feel a health plan is wrong.Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/prsa0514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/prsa0514.htmThe JAMA Network has an enhanced search engine geared for a mobile audience.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/gvl10514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/gvl10514.htmThe American Medical Association and state and specialty societies call for less aggressive criteria in the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record incentive program.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/edsa0514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/edsa0514.htmGiving doctors more opportunities to participate in programs targeting costs and quality allows them to demonstrate that innovation can flow from practices of all sizes.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/edca0514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/edca0514.htmAMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practiceMon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/bisa0514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/bisa0514.htmPhysician organizations cite safety concerns in opposing technology that lets patients self-diagnose and assess their medication needs.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness 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/2012/05/07/gvsa0507.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/gvsa0507.htmCMS removes referrals to specialists from the new paperwork rules and indefinitely delays enforcement of physician enrollment requirements.Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/gvl10507.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/gvl10507.htmLawmakers are being asked to rescind a health reform provision that prevents patients from using flexible spending account money on medications without a doctor’s order.Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/prsc0430.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/prsc0430.htmSocial workers, chaplains and others will be trained to facilitate planning talks to avoid uncertainty about end-of-life care.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/gvl10430.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/gvl10430.htmMore than 100 physician organizations adamantly oppose a requirement that practices keep 10 years of records to identify possible excess pay.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/edsa0430.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/edsa0430.htmOverlapping and sometimes conflicting requirements on physicians will prove overwhelming to many practices unless they are changed.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/23/gvsb0423.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/23/gvsb0423.htmIn an 11-state demonstration, recovery audit contractors would review certain hospital procedures before issuing payment.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/prsb1212.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/prsb1212.htmThe AMA and other physician organizations point out that patients need help interpreting results.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/2011/12/12/edsa1212.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/edsa1212.htmAMA delegates call on the Association to advocate that manufacturers be required to develop a plan for continuity of drug supply to avoid production shortages.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/edca1212.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/edca1212.htmAMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practiceMon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion 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/2011/12/05/gvl11205.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/gvl11205.htmThe failure of the congressional debt panel leaves the 2012 SGR cut unresolved and threatens physicians with additional pay reductions starting in 2013.Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/bisc1205.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/bisc1205.htmThe mobile application is designed to improve communication among patients, physicians and caregivers.Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsh1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsh1128.htmAssociation delegates agree on a resolution to oppose the switch to the new diagnosis coding set.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsg1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsg1128.htmThe AMA also adopts recommendations calling for patient choice of physician to be protected.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsf1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsf1128.htmDelegates support initiatives to better train medical imaging technicians and discourage unnecessary testing.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prse1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prse1128.htmStates should have the choice to create insurance programs, but only if they maintain coverage levels mandated under the health reform law, the AMA says.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsd1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsd1128.htmThe growing death toll linked to controlled substances spurs the AMA to action. Congressional legislation would mandate training for physicians prescribing opioids.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsc1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsc1128.htmDelegates take steps to protect patients and ensure proper supervision of certain procedures.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prl11128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prl11128.htmThe AMA house backs such recommendations as mandating public notification of market withdrawals up to a year in advance.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/edca1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/edca1128.htmAMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practiceMon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion 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/2011/11/14/gvsd1114.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/gvsd1114.htmThe AMA advocated for changes to the process of re-enrolling 1.4 million health professionals.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/gvsb1114.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/gvsb1114.htmHHS should allow families easier access to coverage subsidies and require insurers to provide real-time patient benefit data, doctor organizations said.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/gvl11114.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/gvl11114.htmCMS says its hands are tied on the pay formula but agrees to scale back additional pay reductions planned for interpreting imaging scans.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/edsa1114.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/edsa1114.htmPhysician practices can take advantage of electronic claims processing to lower costs, save time and minimize headaches.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/edca1114.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/edca1114.htmAMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practiceMon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/gvsa1107.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/gvsa1107.htmThe American Medical Association supports repealing the tax provision. Senators disagree over how to offset the revenue loss.Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/bisb1107.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/bisb1107.htmAn Association study finds a high level of market concentration across the country.Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/gvsa1031.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/gvsa1031.htmThe medical society says its decision was "made exclusively on medical and scientific grounds."Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/gvl11031.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/gvl11031.htmOrganized medicine continues to review the final rule but welcomes what it says are needed changes to the shared savings program.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment 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/2011/10/31/edca1031.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/edca1031.htmAMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practiceMon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bisc1031.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bisc1031.htmThe Paperless Practice Group is part of an effort to ensure that physicians get claims paid in a timely manner.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/hll21024.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/hll21024.htmDoctors are likely to be divided about whether to follow new guidelines recommending against PSA-based screening in asymptomatic men.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTHealth http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/prsa1017.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/prsa1017.htmLaw enforcement agencies and physicians in Florida and Louisiana have reported a decrease in use of the drugs since mandates were implemented in January.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/gvsc1017.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/gvsc1017.htmThe AMA and others in organized medicine are speaking out against the recommendations.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/edca1017.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/edca1017.htmAMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practiceMon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/gvsc1010.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/gvsc1010.htmSome want panel members to incorporate a physician payment overhaul into their debate about long-term deficits.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/hlsa1003.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/hlsa1003.htmHealth professionals worry that an unfounded claim by the presidential candidate could cause parents to refuse the immunization for their daughters.Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTHealth http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/gvsb1003.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/gvsb1003.htmThe American Medical Association and others are urging Congress to maintain pay floors and other sunsetting provisions.Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment