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Medical staff autonomy at stake in state supreme court case

Physicians are standing their ground in oral arguments before the Minnesota Supreme Court for a case that holds in the balance the ability of the state's hospital medical staffs to self-govern and stand up for patient safety.

Judicial Advocacy
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Physicians, insurer argue Medicare Advantage terminations in court

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments Tuesday about whether an injunction preventing massive terminations of physicians from UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage plan should remain in effect.

Judicial Advocacy
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How the three SGR repeal bills would change current law

A new comparison of the three versions of legislation to repeal Medicare's failed SGR formula reveals how each bill would impact laws in place today and how the proposals compare to one another.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA's leadership in medical ethics guides teachers and learners in medicine

The AMA has three ethical opinions that emphasize the need for independence, transparency and accountability in continuing medical education (CME).

Ethics
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Top 4 issues medical associations will take to state legislatures in 2014

As state lawmakers prepare for this year's legislative sessions, about 200 medical association leaders last week discussed strategies for advancing medicine's top legislative and regulatory priorities in 2014.

State Advocacy