Editorial - Ingenix database replacement: Seeking a FAIR solution on out-of- ... The new, independent database in development should lead to more payment accuracy and transparency for physicians and patients. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/23/edsa1123.htm- 28.7KB

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Editorial - We've expanded the ways you can interact with us :: Oct. 19, 2009 American Medical News has beefed-up our online presence, with an entry into social media. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/19/edsb1019.htm- 25.8KB

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Editorial - Insurer consolidation deserves a critical look :: Oct. 19, 2009 The American Medical Association supports government efforts to re-examine health insurance merger guidelines. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/19/edsa1019.htm- 29.2KB

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Uninsured are more than just numbers :: Editorial Oct. 5, 2009 .. American ... The count of people without health insurance is growing, but the bigger issue is a lack of access to affordable coverage. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/05/edsa1005.htm- 29.1KB

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Ending unequal treatment :: Editorial Sept. 21, 2009 .. American Medical News The Commission to End Health Care Disparities is uniting physicians and others to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/21/edsa0921.htm- 29.6KB

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Health plans still need to work on basic skills :: Editorial Sept. 7, 2009 .. ... The AMA report card shows the mixed progress insurers have shown in improving their services for physicians. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/07/edsa0907.htm- 29.4KB

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Medicare reform's first step: Revise physician pay formula :: Editorial Aug. 10, ... The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed removing Part B drug costs from the Medicare physician pay formula, a move physicians have been pushing since 2002. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/10/edsa0810.htm- 29.1KB

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Building solid medical homes :: Editorial July 20, 2009 .. American Medical News In this emerging model of health care, the AMA has focused on outlining the essential elements of providing the best care and the fairest funding. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/07/20/edsa0720.htm- 29.8KB

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FDA oversight means public health victory on tobacco :: Editorial June 29, 2009 ... The federal tobacco regulation law will give physicians needed help in fighting the effects of smoking. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/29/edsa0629.htm- 28.6KB

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AMA tool kit guides informed choices on PPO contracts :: Editorial June 15, 2009 ... The resource aims to help doctors understand what a legitimate PPO arrangement should look like -- and to understand they can say no. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/15/edsa0615.htm- 28.7KB

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The $2 trillion savings plan :: Editorial June 1, 2009 .. American Medical News The AMA and other essential health care stakeholders make a pledge on savings to make health system reform possible. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/01/edsa0601.htm- 29.9KB

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Help for physicians on Medicare deadlines :: Editorial May 18, 2009 .. American ... CMS is making it tougher for doctors to enroll or update Medicare information. An AMA resource lets members cut through red tape. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/18/edsa0518.htm- 29.7KB

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8 simple rules for health system reform: A new sounding board :: Editorial May 4, ... AMA support for President Obama's basic reform principles gives physicians the opportunity to help convert promise into policy. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/04/edsa0504.htm- 28.8KB

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One-stop site: E-prescribing help for physicians :: Editorial April 20, 2009 .. ... The AMA has created an extensive online resource. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/20/edsa0420.htm- 28.6KB

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Science trumps speculation: MMR not linked to autism :: Editorial April 6, 2009 ... A special vaccine court dismissed claims that the vaccine can cause the cognitive disorder. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/06/edsa0406.htm- 30.1KB

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Getting physicians what they're owed: the aftermath of the Ingenix settlement :: ... The AMA and others in organized medicine demand health plans make good on past underpayments for out-of-network care. Aetna and Cigna learned that when they were taken to court. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/23/edsa0323.htm- 29.1KB

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A win for physician data privacy :: Editorial March 9, 2009 .. American Medical ... A federal appeals court agrees that allowing raw Medicare claims data to be posted online would hurt doctors and patients. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/09/edsa0309.htm- 29.1KB

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AMA's enhanced Web site :: Editorial Feb. 16, 2009 .. American Medical News The Association retooled its site to provide physicians with easier access to a wide range of professional resources. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/02/16/edsa0216.htm- 29.9KB

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Reprieve on ICD-10 :: Editorial Feb. 9, 2009 .. American Medical News The AMA and other organizations succeeded in winning a more reasonable deadline to implement a complex new code set. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/02/09/edsa0209.htm- 30.3KB

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United agreements: Fair payments ahead :: Editorial Feb. 2, 2009 .. American ... UnitedHealth Group agrees to bring out-of-network rate calculations into the sunlight as well as pay back some of those physicians who were underpaid. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/02/02/edsa0202.htm- 28.5KB

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Taking away the fear: Another step toward improving patient safety :: Editorial ... The final rules of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act ensure that physicians have a safe resource to discover ways to improve the way they practice. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/01/26/edsa0126.htm- 28.6KB

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Vital need for improving teen health care :: Editorial Jan. 19, 2009 .. American ... A recent report draws attention to the urgency of addressing the challenges of providing continuing medical care to this age group. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/01/19/edsa0119.htm- 29.5KB

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Medicare pay overhaul can no longer wait :: Editorial Jan. 12, 2009 .. American ... Without action from Congress and the White House, doctors' payments in 2010 will fall off a cliff. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/01/12/edsa0112.htm- 29.6KB

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Bolster primary care: Avert a physician shortage :: Editorial Jan. 5, 2009 .. ... The AMA is pursuing efforts to make primary care more rewarding and appealing to doctors. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/01/05/edsa0105.htm- 29.6KB

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Put the tobacco settlement money in smoking cessation :: Editorial Dec. 29, 2008 ... States need to spend more of their tobacco settlement money on cessation and prevention programs. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/29/edsa1229.htm- 29.8KB

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A green approach to public health :: Editorial Dec. 22, 2008 .. American Medical ... A range of new AMA policies underscores the impact of global climate change on health and urge physician action to address it. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/22/edsa1222.htm- 29.1KB

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AMA's Strategic Plan: 6 core commitments for action :: Editorial Dec. 15, 2008 ... The Association's agenda for the coming year focuses on health care's regulatory environment, clinical excellence, public health, physician practice viability, professionalism and education, and a sustainable AMA. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/15/edsa1215.htm- 29.2KB

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The promise of the medical home :: Editorial Dec. 8, 2008 .. American Medical ... The moment is right for the concept of a medical home, and that means it's time to give serious attention to how physicians will be paid for this more comprehensive care. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/08/edsa1208.htm- 29.2KB

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Solving the uninsured crisis: Doctors' voices must be heard :: Editorial Dec. 1, ... The AMA shares one goal with the new administration: expanding health insurance coverage. The Association also is determined to share its experience and plans. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/01/edsa1201.htm- 28.7KB

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PQRI's own quality problem :: Editorial Nov. 24, 2008 .. American Medical News An AMA survey points up key areas that must be addressed if this Medicare reporting program is to be an effective means of improving health care quality. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/11/24/edsa1124.htm- 30.0KB

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A necessary pause on ID theft rules :: Editorial Nov. 17, 2008 .. American ... A six-month extension gives the medical community time to get answers to concerns about government rules on preventing identity theft. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/11/17/edsa1117.htm- 29.2KB

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Parity at last: Mental health, physical health get equal coverage :: Editorial ... A new law will end the higher cost-sharing and stricter treatment limits that many health plans impose on mental health coverage. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/11/10/edsa1110.htm- 29.2KB

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Start a healthy conversation :: Editorial Nov. 3, 2008 .. American Medical News A new AMA program can get physicians and patients talking about diet, exercise, smoking and alcohol use. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/11/03/edsa1103.htm- 28.7KB

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Flu vaccine: Walk the talk, get the shot :: Editorial Oct. 27, 2008 .. American ... With ample vaccine expected, physicians top the list of those who should get immunized. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/10/27/edsa1027.htm- 29.8KB

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Stake your claim for accurate reimbursement :: Editorial Oct. 20, 2008 .. ... An AMA initiative is designed to provide doctors the tools to appeal inappropriately denied and underpaid insurance claims. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/10/20/edsa1020.htm- 29.0KB

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Lawnwood ruling preserves medical staff role :: Editorial Oct. 13, 2008 .. ... The Florida Supreme Court decision stopped a hospital corporation from eviscerating medical staff rights. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/10/13/edsa1013.htm- 29.5KB

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Don't rush change to ICD-10 codes :: Editorial Oct. 6, 2008 .. American Medical ... CMS' 2011 deadline for updating to a far more complicated coding system with a new transaction form is unreasonable and unrealistic. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/10/06/edsa1006.htm- 28.8KB

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Tobacco control efforts: The case for persistence :: Editorial Sept. 22/29, 2008 ... Even with notable gains in the fight against tobacco-related disease, much work lies ahead. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/09/22/edsa0922.htm- 30.5KB

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5 years of tort reform: Lone Star success story :: Editorial Sept. 15, 2008 .. ... Since Texas voters approved a liability cap, specialists have been setting up practices in the state, boosting access to care. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/09/15/edsa0915.htm- 29.6KB

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Take the slow track on RAC program :: Editorial Sept. 8, 2008 .. American Medical ... Congress should order a yearlong moratorium on Medicare's recovery audits, then reconsider whether to continue the redundant and burdensome program. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/09/08/edsa0908.htm- 29.6KB

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More transparency for medical student debt :: Editorial Sept. 1, 2008 .. American ... Policies that make medical school tuition and loan practices clearer and more open can help in the fight to reduce what future physicians owe. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/09/01/edsa0901.htm- 30.1KB

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Vigilance key in fighting foodborne illness :: Editorial Aug. 25, 2008 .. ... The recent multistate outbreak from Salmonella serves as a reminder of the dangers of hidden pathogens. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/08/25/edsa0825.htm- 30.1KB

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Making medicine more diverse :: Editorial Aug. 18, 2008 .. American Medical News The AMA has apologized for its history of racial inequality toward black doctors and has vowed to improve relations with minority physicians. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/08/18/edsa0818.htm- 30.3KB

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Victory on Medicare physician pay :: Editorial Aug. 11, 2008 .. American Medical ... The AMA was successful in its campaign to avert the 10.6% Medicare physician payment reduction. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/08/11/edsa0811.htm- 29.2KB

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Setting the standards for medical tourism :: Editorial Aug. 4, 2008 .. American ... The AMA has created guidelines to help protect patients when they go overseas for care and in follow-up treatments back home. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/08/04/edsa0804.htm- 28.9KB

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Taking action toward prevention of elder mistreatment :: Editorial July 28, 2008 ... A report presented at the AMA Annual Meeting has increased focus on this public health problem that older, vulnerable patients sometimes face. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/07/28/edsa0728.htm- 29.1KB

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Rating insurers will help fix inefficient claims system :: Editorial July 21, ... A new AMA initiative is designed to improve the process and provide doctors with accurate payments. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/07/21/edsa0721.htm- 28.7KB

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Medicare's no-pay conditions: Not always preventable :: Editorial July 14, 2008 ... AMA delegates voice strong objections to a new rule that would deny hospitals payment for certain conditions patients develop in the facility. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/07/14/edsa0714.htm- 30.2KB

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Removing health IT barriers :: Editorial July 7, 2008 .. American Medical News The AMA advocates that federal legislation to encourage technology use should incorporate physicians' ideas, particularly in regard to technical standards, privacy and financing. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/07/07/edsa0707.htm- 29.7KB

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Childhood obesity: A glimmer of hope, but a long way to go :: Editorial June 23/ ... New estimates on the numbers of overweight and obese children indicate that the epidemic may have stabilized, but significant work still is needed. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/06/23/edsa0623.htm- 29.6KB