http://www.amednews.com/ Medical news from the news source for America's physicians en-us Newspaper Medical news Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:05 CST Copyright 2009 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/2009/11/16/gvsf1120.htm Doctors say the $100 million the governor took from Mcare to balance the state budget is needed to cover outstanding liability claims. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:05 CST Government http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/prse1120.htm Researchers say patient demand for the test and lag time between revisions to screening recommendations and implementation may be reasons for overuse. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:05 CST Profession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/gvse1119.htm The bill, which would base pay more closely on costs, now moves to the Senate. That chamber has already rejected a similar measure this year. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:45:02 CST Government http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/bisf1119.htm The publicly run medical system said it must also cut employees and some specialty units to fill a budget deficit. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:59:15 CST Business http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/gvsd1119.htm But American patients can access care more quickly than can those in many other countries, an international survey of doctors found. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:59:15 CST Government http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/bise1118.htm Numbers for 2008 were nearly flat, and 2009 totals are expected to be down. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:22:07 CST Business http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/gvsc1118.htm The Senate health panel is investigating how four big insurers price products in the small group market. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:22:07 CST Government http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/prsd1118.htm A coalition of physicians, nurses and pharmacists argues that the agency is delaying some patients' access to pain relief. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:22:07 CST Profession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/bisd1117.htm Ten states would participate in pilot projects to assess the effectiveness of also collecting data on children's body mass index. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:56:01 CST Business http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/prsc1117.htm A study from the Trust for America's Health says few states are preparing for the health problems that could occur because of global warming. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:56:01 CST Profession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/prl11116.htm A survey of physician and nurse executives raises questions on how to implement zero-tolerance policies required by the Joint Commission. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Profession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/gvl21116.htm Specialties involving heavy use of MRI and CT imaging will see particularly large reductions, prompting worry that some practices will close. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Government http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/gvsa1116.htm Health plans say insurance exchanges may not lead to more choices, and young people could see higher premiums. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Government http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/gvsb1116.htm Annual federal recoveries continue to top the $1 billion mark, but a new bill proposes to bolster anti-fraud provisions in broader reform legislation. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Government http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/prsa1116.htm The case centers on what professional activities qualify physicians to testify as medical expert witnesses. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Profession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/prsb1116.htm Physician experts seek more emphasis on screening and treating cardiovascular disease risk factors in women. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Profession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/edsa1116.htm Delays in the manufacture and delivery of the vaccine for influenza A(H1N1) have left patients and physicians concerned -- and scrambling for shots. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Opinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/bisa1116.htm Even health plans that reported third-quarter profits are wary about a future that might include tighter regulation and cuts in profitable Medicare Advantage plans. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Business http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/bisb1116.htm Health care organizations can self-assess whether a technology snafu needs to be disclosed. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Business http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/bisc1116.htm Delayed retirements and fewer elective surgeries are cited among the reasons for a drop in demand as revenues plunge for health care staffing companies. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Business http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/bica1116.htm Contract Language - A column examining the ins and outs of contract issues Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Business