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September 2, 2013
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- » Editorial: Goodbye
- » AMA President's Column: Era of excellence in health journalism draws to a close
August 26, 2013
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August 19, 2013
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- » Start of fall sports means watching out for concussions
- » AMA Board Chair's Column: Leadership roles allow physicians to make a difference
August 12, 2013
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- » Editorial: Spotlighting 5 medical treatments that may be overused
- » AMA Board Chair's Column: Leadership roles allow physicians to make a difference
August 5, 2013
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July 29, 2013
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- » Editorial: A multipronged approach to opioid safety
- » AMA President's Column: IMGs: Linchpin to the future of U.S. health care
News in Brief
- » Sunshine Act phone app available for physicians
- » Majority of parents don’t know lifetime CT scan cancer risks
- » E-cigarette smokers are younger and more motivated to quit
- » FDA takes action against fake pharmacies
- » House bill would raise some Medicare patient fees
- » Insurance exchanges a strong draw for health plans
- » Projected impact of ACA employer mandate delay is small
- » 4.3 million opioid prescriptions go to “doctor shoppers”
- » Southern and black seniors less healthy than others their age
July 22, 2013
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- » Is health IT reaching a plateau?
- » Doctor pay: Calculate your business case for Medicare and Medicaid
- » Physician integration proves costly for some hospitals
- » Doctors who skip social media risk alienating patients
- » Technically Speaking: Portals give patients a handy window to their health information
News in Brief
- » Medicare delays face-to-face rule for ordering DME
- » Guidance to assist doctors who treat infectious diseases
- » UnitedHealthcare to boost pay for ACOs
- » Shorter shifts mean big cuts in interns' operating experience
- » Injunction bars hospital admitting privilege requirement for abortions
- » State insurance exchange options deemed innovative and generous
- » Medicare proposes dialysis pay cut
- » Standards set for ACA exchange enrollment navigators
- » HHS pumps $971 million into disaster preparedness
- » Program studies ways to see who accesses EHR data
July 15, 2013
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- » Editorial: AMA takes aim at type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
- » AMA President's Column: The power of organized medicine makes a difference
News in Brief
- » Medicare won’t cover PET scans for dementia screenings
- » Care transition program nets big drop in readmissions
- » Guidelines on cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccines not followed
- » Every age group thinks their generation is the healthiest
- » OIG: $540 million in Medicare overpayments is not recoverable
- » Nongroup health plans expected to increase under the ACA
- » Many doctors not discussing ACA with their patients
- » JAMA changes editorial policy on trial-data analysis
July 8, 2013
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- » Physicians get many job overtures and should brace for more
- » Physician marketing: Can direct mail still deliver?
- » 1.7 million affected by bankruptcies from unpaid medical bills
- » More young adults see health insurance as a necessity
- » Practice Management: Medical practices must plan for doctor departures
News in Brief
- » Patient can’t sue generic drugmaker over labeling — high court
- » New flu vaccine safe for people with egg allergies
- » Burnout, depression common among anesthesiology residents
- » Medigap enrollment on the upswing
- » Consumers saved billions on 2012 premiums under ACA
- » OIG: Medicare spent $7 million on improper pneumococcal shots
- » Judge indicates birth control mandate violates religious freedom
- » Campaign reminds smokers: Quitting can take several tries
- » NIH will retire most research chimpanzees
July 1, 2013
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- » Editorial: An unwarranted antitrust risk for state medical boards
- » AMA Board Chair's Column: Health reform puts doctors' professionalism on the line
- » What’s next now that the AMA has declared obesity a disease?
- » How med schools will spend innovation grants
- » Insurer report card points to patient collection hassles
- » Study to gauge impact of recertification process on doctors
- » Leaders speak to efforts on behalf of patients and physicians
- » Doctors seek payment models to replace Medicare SGR
- » Call for tougher rules to stop misleading medical device ads
- » Pharmacists warned on intruding into prescribing decisions
- » Guidance offered on effective EHR use
- » Federal payment sought for Medicaid organ transplants
- » More oversight seen as needed for compounding pharmacies
- » Low morale a problem at every physician career stage
News in Brief
- » Medication misuse, noncompliance exceed $200 billion
- » Baby boomers should be screened for hepatitis C
- » Some health insurance exchange work is behind schedule
- » Study pinpoints primary care physician shortages
- » Dietary supplement database has details on thousands of products
- » Variation in ED imaging rates not dependent on physician training
- » Link seen between chronic conditions and Medicare spending
- » Congress passes 4-strain flu vaccine bill
- » Prescription drug monitoring database records leaked
- » High court rules HIV funding ban unconstitutional
June 24, 2013
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- » High court defines when physicians can unite against insurers
- » Genes safe from patents, but industry finds hope in ruling
- » Drug pay-for-delay deals declared fair game for FTC lawsuits
- » Medicare advisers critical of both SGR and hospital pay
- » Doctor safe harbor on free hospital EHRs nears expiration
- » Congress prods agencies to get aggressive on drug diversion
News in Brief
- » Poll: Doctor’s advice key to clinical trial participation
- » A benefit for volunteers: a lower risk of hypertension
- » Employers back pharmacy benefits for employees
- » Dr. Benjamin resigns as surgeon general
- » CDC cautions doctors about deadly new coronavirus
- » New rules toughen evidence for medical guideline recommendations
- » CMS: Medicare cancer drug pay not spared from sequestration
- » Health information exchanges not producing expected savings
- » $1 billion could be saved on Medicare lab tests, OIG finds
June 17, 2013
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News in Brief
- » Global alliance forms to share genetic, clinical data
- » Data lacking on primary care intervention for child abuse
- » A third of med students show bias against obese patients
- » White House drops appeal on Plan B contraceptive access
- » Medicare enlists patients to report fraud
- » Recovery time twice as long for youths with past concussions
- » Doctor denied more damages from medical association
- » 14.4 million sign up for Medicare Advantage
- » ACA likely to free workers for entrepreneurship
- » Shunning Medicaid expansion will cost 14 states $8.4 billion
June 10, 2013
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News in Brief
- » Organized medicine seeks info on Medicaid primary care pay boost
- » Massive study yields answers on MRSA prevention
- » Compounding firm’s steroid injections cause infection outbreak
- » Patients can shop for health care with cost estimator
- » Immigrants pay Medicare more than what they receive in care
- » Costs dip to make Medicare cards more secure
- » Dialysis patients, doctors often out of sync on prognosis
- » Prostate cancer treatment delayed longer for blacks than whites
- » EHRs seen as vital to strategy for medication compliance
June 3, 2013
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- » Nursing homes pressured to be wired but not with health IT
- » Physician career moves: List before you leap
- » Doctors find gift of health IT comes with a dose of reality
- » Health insurers lower spending growth but worry about ACA
- » Practice Management: What doctors should look for in job seekers’ social media presence
News in Brief
- » Hospitals urged to act on malnutrition “epidemic”
- » More time in gym class cuts likelihood of obesity
- » EHR adoption rate exceeds HHS expectations
- » Better compliance with heart failure drugs saved Medicare $2.3 billion
- » Pressured medical residents produce faulty death certificates
- » Disabled doctors can use stamped signature for Medicare
- » HHS, drug firm partner to develop new antibiotics
- » Embattled Dr. Karabus returns home safely to South Africa
May 27, 2013
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- » Editorial: Improvements needed for reports on industry gifts to doctors
- » AMA President's Column: AMA stands for much more than just one leader
News in Brief
- » Medicare 2014 e-Rx penalty deadline nears
- » Doctors and NPs sharply divided over scope of practice
- » Genetic data enlisted to radically shorten flu shot development
- » North America expected to lead health IT market growth
- » Medical society seeks solutions to physician shortage
- » Health professionals charged with a quarter-billion dollars of Medicare fraud
- » Cloning method yields embryonic stem cells
- » Nearly 1 in 5 youths has a mental health condition
May 20, 2013
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- » “Seismic shift” lifts primary care's impact on hospital revenues
- » Pay that motivates your medical practice staff
- » Pfizer fights Viagra counterfeiters with prescription website
- » Revealed names expose flaw in de-identified patient data
- » Technically Speaking: Mobile a likely key to more patient portal use
News in Brief
- » Senators ask Medicare to use bonds to recoup overpayments
- » Slight drop reported in pharma pay to doctors
- » Disparities seen in treatment of hypertension
- » Health information group launches medical app user guide
- » Comparative effectiveness research funds awarded
- » Guidelines for end-of-life care get update
- » Prevention campaign offers doctors tools to fight obesity
May 13, 2013
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- » Editorial: Health data sharing needs an overhaul
- » AMA Board Chair's Column: Reflections on ourselves, our patients, our profession
News in Brief
- » No Medicare cuts from IPAB in 2015
- » Med schools on track to hit 30% enrollment growth target
- » Moody’s downgrades small hospitals with lower revenues
- » Suicide rate climbing among middle-age Americans
- » First ACA physician shield becomes law
- » CMS simplifies ACA health insurance application
- » House bill would stop ICD-10 mandate
- » Public: Don’t know much about ACA
- » Hospitals report drops in pressure ulcers, harmful falls
- » HPV protection may require fewer shots
May 6, 2013
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- » Medical practice action plan: Overcome regulation overload
- » Will doctors knowing the price really cut medical costs?
- » Data-based public health research hinges on patient support
- » Doctors seek more pharma involvement in ACOs
- » Practice Management: If patients are no-shows, doctors should ask why
News in Brief
- » New Medicare ordering and referring policy delayed
- » CDC urges doctors to watch for avian flu after deaths in China
- » Many smaller hospitals not ready for ICD-10
- » ACA penalty might not motivate the uninsured
- » 26 million eligible for ACA subsidies in 2014
- » Sharp rise predicted in heart failure cases, costs
- » Nevada hospital accused of patient dumping
April 29, 2013
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- » Editorial: The dangers inherent in gene patents
- » AMA President's Column: Private practice's future in a changing time for medicine
News in Brief
- » Aetna website captures third award for clear communication
- » ACA won’t slam young adults, health plan rater says
- » Doctor wins in expert witness case against medical society
- » Smoking ban at public housing would save millions in health costs
- » FDA bans crushable generic OxyContin
- » Gun reforms stall in Senate
- » High court refuses to consider graphic cigarette warnings
- » Pharma reps rarely mention drug hazards
- » Family history of Alzheimer’s doubles risk
- » EHRs lead venture capital health IT funding
April 22, 2013
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News in Brief
- » States try to restrict which doctors can do abortions
- » Dementia care costs $109 billion a year
- » More employers plan to keep offering insurance under ACA
- » AMA online seminar to cover Sunshine Act’s impact on doctors
- » Decade sees sharp decline in employer-based health coverage
- » Nearly half of antibiotic prescriptions may be unnecessary
- » U.S. has more than 2,000 insurance mandates
- » “Big data” could cut billions in health care spending
- » Worst of flu season appears over
April 15, 2013
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- » Editorial: An advocate for patients and physicians, state by state
- » AMA Board Chair's Column: AMA stays on course in our turbulent times
News in Brief
- » Cigna expands high-risk accountable care program
- » PSA test discussions should stress potential harms, ACP says
- » Fill rate for 2013 Match hits new high
- » Court orders morning-after pill available to all
- » ONC launches state meaningful use challenge
- » Physician organizations get grants to reduce unneeded tests
- » AMA reaffirms support for Medicare private contracting
- » National ad campaign details consequences of smoking
- » ACA data “dashboard” will track chronic conditions
April 8, 2013
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News in Brief
- » New guidance issued on preventing C. diff
- » State residency will decide which veterans benefit from ACA Medicaid expansion
- » Foundation gives $1.5 million to physician leadership programs
- » Latest cancer challenge: More survivors
- » DEA backs tighter labeling for opioids
- » Geneticists identify which incidental findings need reporting
- » Closing Medicare drug coverage gap saves seniors $6 billion
- » ONC seeks comments on health IT strategic plan
April 1, 2013
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- » Editorial: Tools for physicians to reduce hospital readmissions
- » AMA President's Column: Renewed focus on mental health comes at the right time
News in Brief
- » Doctor shortage leads to greater use of PAs and NPs as temps
- » Neurologists: Take athletes with concussions out of games quickly
- » AMA picks finalists for $10 million medical education initiative
- » Vast numbers in U.S. receiving free preventive care under ACA
- » FDA video stresses safe use of acetaminophen
- » 1 in 3 Americans has dementia at time of death
- » Senate bill would repeal ACA insurer tax
- » Billions in savings forecast for EHR-medical device interoperability
March 25, 2013
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News in Brief
- » Drug errors main result of distractions at hospitals
- » Half of states get insurance exchange green light
- » ECG screens for young athletes don’t prevent sudden deaths
- » UnitedHealthcare app takes top honors at tech conference
- » Ban on abortions after 12 weeks becomes law
- » Mobile health enters commercialization phase
- » FDA: Common antibiotic can have deadly side effect
- » Costs impede growth of paired kidney exchanges
March 18, 2013
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- » Editorial: Medical schools signal readiness for revolution
- » AMA Board Chair's Column: Serving as legal champion for the medical profession
News in Brief
- » Moody’s health care debt downgrade biggest in 20 years
- » Fungal meningitis risk remains for patients who received tainted drugs
- » 2 in 3 patients who get CT scans aren’t told about risks
- » Urban Institute opposes Medicare shutout of younger seniors
- » FDA says “latex free” label carries hidden danger
- » EHR vendor alliance seeks to advance health data exchange
- » Public to get free access to federally funded research
- » House bill aims to keep doctors in Medicare quality groups
- » State gun laws linked to fewer firearm deaths
- » Drug company to pay $45 million for misbranding AIDS drug
March 11, 2013
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News in Brief
- » Follow-up contact means more satisfied ED patients
- » Abandon Medicare fee for service, commission says
- » Study warns of ADHD link to adult psychiatric disorders
- » Low-income patients interested in e-communication
- » Medicare private plans project premium rise in 2014
- » ACA guidance closes prevention loopholes
- » Court blocks law banning Planned Parenthood funding
- » New Jersey expanding Medicaid in 2014
- » Pharma gifts to med students and residents still common
- » CT screenings for lung cancer could save thousands of lives
March 4, 2013
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- » Editorial: A voice for medicine before the nation’s high court
- » AMA President's Column: Help for physicians facing an evolving health care system
News in Brief
- » Senate bill would alter Medicare nursing home mandate
- » AMA medical education grant initiative garners huge response
- » FDA cracks down on fraudulent flu remedies
- » Online reviews least-cited factor when choosing pediatrician
- » Dialysis catheters linked to higher death rates
- » CMS overpaid for infusion drugs by $334 million, OIG says
- » States to study new health delivery models
- » Judges to decide whether pot dispensaries can be banned
- » Study forecasts state physician shortage in 2014
- » Genetic testing guidance suggests when to skip screening children
February 25, 2013
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News in Brief
- » First-ever 85% medical-loss ratio set for Medicare private plans
- » Targeted social media may help prevent HIV spread
- » Cigna unveils app designed to track health benefits
- » Older doctors more likely to grant brand-name drug requests
- » ACA starts repaying some medical student loans for primary care
- » House bill sponsor: ACA promotes age-cost imbalance
- » GOP senators present IPAB repeal bill
- » Brief training has impact on prescription communication
- » Alcohol remains a major preventable cause of cancer death
- » More staffing help sought for health information exchanges
February 18, 2013
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- » Construction booming in medical office building market
- » To better tailor treatment, search online like a patient
- » Has mobile health monitoring hit a wall?
- » Health insurers report 2012 earnings with eyes on ACA in 2014
- » How much do health plans make?
- » Practice Management: Focus required to manage patient populations for bonuses
- » Editorial: Fast could lead to furious over EHR meaningful use
- » AMA Board Chair's Column: AMA medical education grants: an idea whose time has come
News in Brief
- » Health insurers reject more than a fifth of individual applications
- » Medical homes deliver on quality but not yet on cost
- » Obama again taps Tavenner to head CMS
- » Smoking more common among adults with mental illness
- » House approves $1.7 billion children’s hospital GME bill
- » Poll finds majority of Americans favor health insurance exchanges
- » Texas doctors push for Medicaid reform and expansion
- » School snacks would be healthier under new standards
- » EHRs not ready for quality reporting, hospital groups say
- » Broader use of opioid antidote slashes overdose death rate
February 11, 2013
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News in Brief
- » White House contraceptive coverage plan faces opposition
- » Hospitals stumble in preventing harmful “never events”
- » Job creation in physician offices starts 2013 on a high note
- » Alzheimer's cases expected to soar as boomers age
- » Medicare to expand DME competitive bidding
- » Aetna offers health plans to Costco members in some markets
- » Physicians could see tighter controls on hydrocodone
- » FDA will not seek Supreme Court review in off-label promotion case
- » New pre-op checklists coming earlier in surgery cycle
- » Not enough U.S. adults get vaccinated, CDC says
February 4, 2013
Top Stories
- » Editorial: Uncap GME funding to break a dangerous training bottleneck
- » AMA President's Column: It's well past time to eliminate health care disparities
News in Brief
- » Lawmakers try again to stop Medicare IPAB
- » Project cuts risky prescriptions among seniors
- » Union membership declines among health care professionals
- » Strategy outlined for chronic disease prevention
- » High court to review HIV funding ban
- » Medicare paid millions to treat prisoners and illegal immigrants
- » Arizona Medicaid expansion to get boost from hospital taxes
- » Pediatric rotavirus vaccine also benefits adults, study says
- » AMA honors 5 doctors for charity care in U.S. and abroad
- » Cost not a factor in physician orders of imaging tests
January 28, 2013
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News in Brief
- » Drug errors rarely disclosed to hospital patients
- » Survey gauges doctor interest in concierge medicine
- » New vaccine type to be widely available for next flu season
- » Judge bars prompt-pay law at insurers’ request
- » Residency shuffle makes no dent in primary care shortages
- » Checklists help improve handling of surgical crises
- » UnitedHealth, Mayo form claims research partnership
- » Less smoking and early detection cited for fewer cancer deaths
- » State insurance marketplaces receive $1.5 billion
- » New House panel chief makes SGR repeal a priority
January 21, 2013
Top Stories
- » Editorial: Help on avoiding opioid prescribing pitfalls
- » AMA Board Chair's Column: Much must happen for team-based care to succeed
News in Brief
- » CMS names latest round of Medicare ACOs
- » Practice management companies expand business focus
- » Low health literacy linked to poor COPD outcomes
- » CDC: Widespread flu activity starts to ease in a few areas
- » Older, sicker donors exacerbate organ shortage
- » FDA advises how to manufacture abuse-resistant pain drugs
- » Mammograms cost Medicare $1 billion a year
- » WellPoint completes deal for Medicaid company
- » Court denies Planned Parenthood state funding
- » Idaho splits decision on Medicaid expansion, insurance exchange
January 14, 2013
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News in Brief
- » Supreme Court won’t hear stem cell funding suit
- » Job creation at physician offices and hospitals holds steady
- » Bill aimed at safer pharmaceutical compounding
- » FDA proposes safety standards to prevent foodborne diseases
- » Doctors often fulfill patient requests for brand-name drugs
- » Familiarity with retail clinics varies by region
- » FDA approves anthrax drug
- » ACA boosted access to young adults, report says
- » AMA calls for doctor input on health exchange quality
- » Emails prompt doctors to note patients’ end-of-life choices
January 7, 2013
Top Stories
- » Editorial: Health care teams must be led by physicians
- » AMA President's Column: Your health is important for you and your patients
News in Brief
- » Pediatricians call for doctors in all school districts
- » EPA sets lower limit on soot
- » GAO calls for more oversight of Medicaid hospital charity pay
- » Hurricane Sandy’s other damage: more health care layoffs
- » Eyes provide clue into multiple sclerosis progression
- » Residents should refine skills at simulation centers, report says
- » Hospital employee charged with identity theft
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