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Disruptive behavior by doctors, nurses persists a year after crackdown :: Nov. 16 ...
A survey of physician and nurse executives raises questions on how to implement zero-tolerance policies required by the Joint Commission.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/prl11116.htm- 35.6KB
California licensing backlog keeping doctors from starting jobs :: Nov. 9, 2009
The state medical society has sued, saying three-day furloughs each month are causing the medical board's delays in issuing licenses.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/09/prsb1109.htm- 31.8KB
Disciplinary records relevant in liability case :: Nov. 2, 2009
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/prca1102.htm- 35.1KB
APlan to advertise? Be mindful of ethical, legal rules :: Oct. 19, 2009
Contract Language - A column examining the ins and outs of contract issues
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/19/bicb1019.htm- 30.8KB
Florida lawsuit takes swing at 3-strikes liability rule :: Oct. 5, 2009 ...
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/05/prca1005.htm- 34.4KB
New specialty approved for treating child abuse :: Sept. 28, 2009 .. American ...
Meanwhile, a specialty in obesity care is being developed by 12 medical associations.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/28/prsb0928.htm- 29.9KB
When is conduct reportable? National Practitioner Data Bank takes complaints from ...
The peer review process is not black and white, which raises questions on reportability. And once a report is made, it's hard to undo the damage.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/21/prsa0921.htm- 38.7KB
Medicare pay for services by nonphysicians comes under scrutiny :: Aug. 24, 2009 ...
OIG finds the 'incident to' rule is allowing care to be provided by nonphysicians who lack the necessary qualifications.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/24/gvsb0824.htm- 32.0KB
Physicians seeking licensing increasingly find a standard application :: Aug. 17, ...
The approach primarily benefits doctors in telemedicine or those who see patients in several states.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/17/prsd0817.htm- 30.1KB
Ohio med school and medical board team up to teach professionalism :: July 27, ...
Students get a firsthand look at board activities and give the experience high grades.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/07/27/prsb0727.htm- 29.0KB
Some licensing questions at odds with the ADA :: June 29, 2009 .. American ...
Authors of a recent study would like inquiries on state medical board applications reworded to focus on a physician's ability to practice.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/29/prsc0629.htm- 32.8KB
AMA meeting: Physician supervision of nurses sought in all practice agreements ...
AMA delegates also debated the National Board of Medical Examiners' role in a new doctor of nursing practice certification exam.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/29/prsj0629.htm- 34.2KB
Medicine decries nurse doctorate exam being touted as equal to physician testing ...
Nursing organizations are accused of not accurately portraying the exam.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/08/prl10608.htm- 34.3KB
Calif. may require public notice of medical license :: June 1, 2009 .. American ...
CMA questions the need for new rules, saying doctors already tell patients the medical board licenses them.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/01/prsc0601.htm- 29.3KB
Doctor gets jail time for online, out-of-state prescribing :: June 1, 2009 .. ...
The decision could give prosecutors broader reach in pursuing criminal charges in such cases.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/01/prsd0601.htm- 29.0KB
Hospitals entitled to peer review protections in negligent credentialing claims ...
Plaintiffs must prove committees acted in bad faith, Tennessee court rules.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/25/prsc0525.htm- 31.0KB
N.C. court overturns ban on doctor participation in executions :: May 18, 2009 ...
The state medical board had threatened to punish physicians who aid executions, but the state Supreme Court ruled the agency overstepped its bounds.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/18/prsc0518.htm- 33.1KB
Medicine scores legal victories in scope of practice :: May 11, 2009 .. American ...
High courts in Louisiana and Kentucky rejected moves by nonphysicians that physicians say infringe on the practice of medicine.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/11/prsa0511.htm- 32.2KB
Peer review hearing officer's role is limited :: May 4, 2009 .. American Medical ..
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/04/prca0504.htm- 35.6KB
Doctor discipline inches up but still off 14% from peak :: May 4, 2009 .. ...
State funding can play a role. Kansas doubled disciplinary actions last year with an additional $410,000 in funds.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/04/prsc0504.htm- 31.9KB
Forced out of retirement: Getting back into practice not always easy :: April 20, ...
Stung by investment losses, retired physicians often struggle to re-enter the job market. But there are jobs out there, experts say, if you're prepared.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/20/bisa0420.htm- 39.5KB
Several states face battles over optometry scope of practice :: April 13, 2009 ...
Optometrists are lobbying for surgery and prescribing rights, but physicians in at least two states have been successful in stopping the trend.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/13/prsb0413.htm- 29.7KB
2009 budget boosts research, health access :: March 23, 2009 .. American Medical ...
The federal spending bill will increase the NIH budget, bolster access to care for the uninsured and add more money for physician training.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/23/gvsb0323.htm- 32.5KB
Scope of practice expansions fuel legal battles :: March 9, 2009 .. American ..
Physicians combat legislative and regulatory actions they say infringe on the practice of medicine and endanger patient safety.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/09/prl20309.htm- 36.2KB
ACP urges doctors and NPs to work together :: March 2, 2009 .. American Medical ...
The internists group says physician shortages are hindering access to primary care.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/02/prsa0302.htm- 32.5KB
States called lax in reviewing inactive doctors :: Feb. 23, 2009 .. American ...
A majority of medical boards don't track clinical activity or require competency tests upon renewing licenses, a study shows.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/02/23/prsc0223.htm- 29.2KB
Federal appeals court clarifies when doctor conduct is reportable :: Feb. 9, 2009 ...
The decision sets a precedent experts say can help steer the disciplinary process.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/02/09/prsb0209.htm- 31.3KB
Supreme Court asked to examine Texas peer review case :: Jan. 5, 2009 .. American ...
A Dallas cardiologist wants the U.S. high court to decide whether federal law is being interpreted to give peer reviewers absolute immunity.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/01/05/prsc0105.htm- 29.4KB
Nevada medical board seeks to update discipline, licensing systems :: Jan. 5, ...
The goal is to make processes more timely and public, and to allow a voice at hearings for people filing complaints.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/01/05/prsd0105.htm- 28.6KB
IOM urges more rest for residents in push to improve patient safety. :: Dec. 22, ..
Recommendations call for cutting back consecutive hours without sleep and providing more off days.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/22/prl11222.htm- 34.5KB
AMA meeting: Delegates weigh ethics committee's role :: Dec. 1, 2008 .. American ...
The CEJA open forum also explored the potential conflict of interest facing doctors who are employed by nurses or PAs.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/01/prsg1201.htm- 32.8KB
Use of shared peer review findings is questioned :: Nov. 10, 2008 .. American ..
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/11/10/prca1110.htm- 36.1KB
Board settlement can't be used in Minnesota liability trial :: Nov. 3, 2008 .. ...
Physicians say the decision upholds licensing boards' authority to oversee medical practice.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/11/03/prsb1103.htm- 31.6KB
Check filing requirements when retaining PAs, NPs :: Oct. 20, 2008 .. American ...
Contract Language - A column examining the ins and outs of contract issues
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/10/20/bica1020.htm- 31.8KB
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
California court rejects how hospital applied privileges rule :: Oct. 13, 2008 ...
The decision said the hospital unfairly targeted one doctor without giving him a chance to meet its requirements.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/10/13/prsb1013.htm- 31.7KB
Litigation Center fights for AMA members -- and wins :: Oct. 6, 2008 .. American ...
AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/10/06/edca1006.htm- 31.4KB
Florida high court rejects curb on medical staff rights :: Oct. 6, 2008 .. ...
Judges found a county law unconstitutional, saying the statute undermined the 'balance of power' outlined in medical staff bylaws.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/10/06/prl21006.htm- 32.6KB
Trade group's 'accreditation' could confuse medical tourists :: Oct. 6, 2008 .. ...
The proposed benchmarks are designed to reward best practices, but health care accrediting bodies worry that the terminology could mislead patients.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/10/06/prsa1006.htm- 33.9KB
Courts examine peer review: Maintaining a proper sense of balance :: Sept. 22/29, ...
Recent court decisions raise questions about how federal and state protections apply to both sides in the process.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/09/22/prsa0922.htm- 38.8KB
Legal risk for prescribing painkillers is small, study says :: Sept. 8, 2008 .. ...
Researchers say that relatively few doctors were charged between 1998 and 2006, but critics find that interpretation paints a misleading picture.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/09/08/prsb0908.htm- 34.6KB
Most states said to have good rules on pain medicines :: Aug. 25, 2008 .. ...
The latest report card found more states have made changes to encourage appropriate pain management.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/08/25/prsb0825.htm- 31.4KB
New Joint Commission standard tells hospitals to squelch disruptive behaviors :: ...
Doctors worry about the new requirement, saying hospitals could misuse bad-behavior policies.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/08/18/prl20818.htm- 33.5KB
Missouri court says midwives can continue to practice :: Aug. 11, 2008 .. ...
Dissenting judges agreed with physicians that the law could leave doctors dealing with unexpected complications.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/08/11/prsb0811.htm- 29.9KB
Vaccine-autism link unsupported by science, but theory lives on :: July 28, 2008 ...
A central figure in advancing the concept may have his United Kingdom medical license revoked.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/07/28/hlsa0728.htm- 37.9KB
AMA meeting: Physicians demand greater oversight of doctors of nursing :: July 7, ...
Delegates also voted for increased supervision of midwifery practice.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/07/07/prsd0707.htm- 34.0KB
Medical testing board to introduce doctor of nursing certification :: June 16, ...
Physicians are concerned that the move will lead to scope-of-practice expansions.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/06/16/prl10616.htm- 32.7KB
Scope of practice: Need for continuing dialogue :: June 2, 2008 .. American ...
AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/06/02/edca0602.htm- 29.5KB
Kentucky measure calls for clearer contracts for doctors, plans :: May 12, 2008 ...
New rules expanding insurer regulation would also speed up the credentialing process.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/05/12/bisb0512.htm- 29.7KB
Doctor disciplinary actions down for 3rd year :: May 12, 2008 .. American Medical ...
Some state medical boards are being accused of acting too slowly. But other boards note that the rankings don't take into account rehabilitation initiatives.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/05/12/prl20512.htm- 35.0KB

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