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Some specialists will see extra cuts in Medicare pay :: Nov. 16, 2009
Specialties involving heavy use of MRI and CT imaging will see particularly large reductions, prompting worry that some practices will close.
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Reform bills aimed at coverage shortages could fall short, insurers warn :: Nov. ...
Health plans say insurance exchanges may not lead to more choices, and young people could see higher premiums.
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Health care fraud a challenge to system reform :: Nov. 16, 2009
Annual federal recoveries continue to top the $1 billion mark, but a new bill proposes to bolster anti-fraud provisions in broader reform legislation.
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Maryland high court to consider expert witness rule :: Nov. 16, 2009
The case centers on what professional activities qualify physicians to testify as medical expert witnesses.
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New database for out-of-network pay set to replace disputed Ingenix system :: Nov ...
The independent project claims it's fairer than the previous system, run by a UnitedHealth Group-owned company. But the effect on physician payments remains unknown.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/09/bil21109.htm- 33.1KB

What commentators are saying about the Senate's public plan option :: Nov. 9, ...
Other Views on Medical News - Commentary from other news and opinion sources
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House passes health reform bill, debate moves to Senate :: Nov. 9, 2009
Democratic leaders prevailed with help from anti-abortion members of the caucus. The House could vote on Medicare physician pay the week of Nov. 16.
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House option for public plan wouldn't limit physician pay to Medicare rates :..
Democratic leaders also introduced a stand-alone Medicare physician pay reform measure as a companion to the health system overhaul.
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Are health system reform polls meaningful? :: Nov. 9, 2009
Americans' opinions about reform proposals depend in part on how survey questions are worded, pollsters say.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/09/gvsb1109.htm- 31.7KB

AMA's 7 guiding principles for health system reform :: Nov. 2, 2009
AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/edca1102.htm- 32.0KB

Failed Senate vote clouds future of SGR reform :: Nov. 2, 2009
Doctors hope the House will have more success with a Medicare pay bill and put pressure on the Senate to revisit the issue.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/gvl21102.htm- 32.6KB

Health reform review: The Massachusetts experience :: Nov. 2, 2009
The state's universal insurance program has solved some access issues, but it's not a panacea.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/gvsa1102.htm- 43.6KB

Health reform bills light on medical liability reform :: Nov. 2, 2009
A recent Congressional Budget Office report citing potential savings and revenues from tort reform could breathe new life into the debate.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/gvsb1102.htm- 33.7KB

Senate panel's health reform bill OK'd with 0.5% Medicare pay hike :: Oct. 19, ..
Concerns persist about the lack of a permanent pay solution and the addition of provisions that could reduce Medicare pay for physicians after 2010.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/19/gvl11019.htm- 33.5KB

Medicare pricing gets new look; RUC process revisited :: Oct. 19, 2009
MedPAC debates how to improve Medicare prices in the short term while it pushes alternative payment structures.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/19/gvsc1019.htm- 32.7KB

Governors slam proposed Medicaid expansion :: Sept. 28, 2009 .. American Medical ..
The Senate Finance health system reform bill would require many states to help cover the cost.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/28/gvsb0928.htm- 36.1KB

Challenges to medical liability caps go before Georgia, Maryland high courts :..
Doctors say the cases threaten to destabilize liability climates and highlight the need for tort reform to be part of federal health system reform.
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Doctors, nurses, seniors target reform myths :: Sept. 21, 2009 .. American ...
The AMA joins with AARP and the American Nurses Assn. to clarify positions on health system reform and help move the debate beyond anti-reform rhetoric.
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Kennedy's death leaves gap in health reform leadership :: Sept. 7, 2009 .. ...
Lawmakers remain divided on reform amid calls to fulfill the late senator's legacy. Massachusetts will hold a Jan. 19 special election for the empty seat.
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What editorial writers are saying about end-of-life discussions :: Aug. 31, 2009 ...
Other Views on Medical News - Commentary from other news and opinion sources
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Organized medicine aims to strengthen liability provisions in reform bill :: Aug. ...
An approved amendment would encourage states to explore certain liability alternatives, but lawmakers rebuffed attempts at damage caps and other physician-backed proposals.
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End-of-life care provision stirs angst in health reform debate :: Aug. 24, 2009 ...
The public outrage over reimbursement for patient counseling catches doctors by surprise but shows how delicate the discussion over advance-care planning can be.
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Mass. doctors urge caution as state ponders shift to global payments :: Aug. 10, ...
The state's Legislature will consider recommendations to move physicians away from a fee-for-service system.
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Doctor liable despite no patient relationship :: Aug. 10, 2009 .. American ..
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
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Landmark Massachusetts health reforms showing cracks in access, coverage :: Aug. ..
Lawsuit charges that the state weakened its safety net to pay for reform. Meanwhile, lawmakers propose closing a budget deficit by rolling back some coverage.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/03/gvl10803.htm- 35.9KB

Federal appeals court halts some California Medicaid pay cuts :: July 27, 2009 ...
The decision could lead to nullification of additional pay cuts here and deter similar tactics in other states.
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Hospital financing gets easier with HUD's new insurance rule :: July 20, 2009 .. ...
Extending a federal mortgage insurance program could save strained institutions hundreds of thousands of dollars and restart stalled projects.
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Court: Physician liability limited in third-party cases :: July 20, 2009 .. ...
A Massachusetts high court decision centers on physician's duty of care to third parties.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/07/20/prsc0720.htm- 29.8KB

IOM lists top 100 comparative effectiveness research topics :: July 13, 2009 ...
The panel recommends examining treatment outside clinical settings and encourages strong public awareness and involvement in such research.
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N.H. doctors sue to stop state raid on medical liability fund :: July 13, 2009 ...
Physicians say the move is illegal and threatens access to care. State officials defend their plan to use the funds for other health care programs.
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Appellate court upholds California medical liability cap :: July 13, 2009 .. ...
But the case is being appealed to the state Supreme Court.
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Court rejects physician challenge to change in self-referral rule :: July 6, 2009 ...
A new definition of an entity under the Stark law, set to take effect Oct. 1, likely will invalidate many physician-hospital arrangements.
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5 people die under new Washington physician-assisted suicide law :: July 6, 2009 ...
Fourteen patients in that state requested doctors' aid in dying. Meanwhile, more patients than ever made use of Oregon's death-with-dignity law in 2008.
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First draft of EHR 'meaningful use' definition unveiled :: June 29, 2009 .. ...
But the national health IT chief asks for revised recommendations, which will help determine who gets stimulus dollars.
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Biologics don't need long market exclusivity, FTC says :: June 29, 2009 .. ...
But a generic biologics pathway bill that would grant at least 12 years of protection continues to attract co-sponsors.
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Lawsuits test boundary rights of medical patents :: June 29, 2009 .. American ...
The cases come at a time of renewed interest by the U.S. Supreme Court in patent law and could have ramifications for medical research.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/29/prsa0629.htm- 32.9KB

AMA meeting: Delegates renew efforts for antitrust relief :: June 29, 2009 .. ...
The AMA house says changes are needed to help physicians collaborate on quality and cost-improvement initiatives that will be key to health system reform.
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Doctors on Hill seek voice in reform debate :: June 15, 2009 .. American Medical ...
A recent upswing in the number of physicians in Congress has encouraged Republican doctors to organize their own health reform caucus.
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Senate panel finishes health reform hearings, foresees bill by mid-June :: June 1 ...
One option being studied is limiting Medicare spending for physicians and hospitals based on adjusted national or regional averages.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/01/gvl10601.htm- 34.7KB

Doctor's duty to a third party the exception, not rule :: June 1, 2009 ...
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
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Physicians get second delay in FTC enforcement of identity theft rules :: May 11, ...
Organized medicine continues to challenge the application of the 'red flags' rules to physicians. Experts still advise compliance with the new Aug. 1 deadline.
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HHS confirmation delay could set back reform efforts :: May 11, 2009 .. American ..
It took nearly 100 days to put a secretary in place, and empty slots at key HHS agencies still remain.
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Key Senate panel sets brisk pace for health system reform package :: May 4, 2009 ...
Lawmakers at a Finance Committee roundtable zeroed in on the quality improvements and cost savings demonstrated by a Pennsylvania health system.
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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
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NIH policy loosening stem cell research restrictions disappoints both sides in ..
Some research advocates and scientists are upset that techniques they support would get no federal money.
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Nevada lawmakers moving to change state's liability cap :: May 4, 2009 .. ...
Meanwhile, a backlog of medical liability cases has prompted a 'settlement marathon' by the state Supreme Court.
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Federal agencies begin to prioritize comparative effectiveness research dollars ...
The National Institutes of Health issued guidelines for research grant recipients in March.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/27/gvsb0427.htm- 31.4KB

Making sure your patients know what you're saying :: April 20, 2009 .. American ..
Communication barriers continue to pose legal risks if doctors fail to provide adequate language assistance to patients who are deaf or don't speak English.
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HHS nominee Sebelius awaits Senate vote :: April 13, 2009 .. American Medical ..
The Kansas governor says she would push to reform the Medicare physician pay system and direct more federal dollars toward primary care.
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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

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