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AMA President Blog - 10/16/2012
On the Road with AMA President, Jeremy A. Lazarus, MD
Dr. Lazarus writes about the importance of physician collaboration to forge a healthier future.
American Medical News - 10/16/2012
Exam room disclosure: Nonphysicians must be clearly ID'd, states say
Since the AMA launched its Truth in Advertising campaign in 2009, 12 states have enacted laws to ensure that health professionals don't misrepresent themselves.
AMA Press Release - 10/15/2012
AMA, Medical Societies Outline Transition Principles to Achieve a High Performing Medicare Program
The AMA and more than 100 state and specialty medical societies today sent a letter to Congress outlining the principles and core elements needed to successfully transition to a high performing Medicare program in conjunction with the repeal of the flawed Medicare physician payment formula.
AMA Press Release - 10/12/2012
AMA and MAG Seek Showdown with Health Insurers over Georgia's New Prompt-Pay Law
The AMA and the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) took initial steps today to block the health insurance industry's attempt to rollback Georgia's strong protections against health insurers' unfair business practices.
AMA Press Release - 10/12/2012
Former AMA President Named World Medical Association President
Cecil B. Wilson, M.D., takes on leading role at international physician organization.
AMA Press Release - 10/11/2012
AMA Invites Members to Share their Voice in National EHR Survey
The AMA invited member physicians to share their insights and opinions on the latest electronic health record (EHR) technology through a joint survey with AmericanEHR Partners.
AMA Wire - 10/10/2012
AMA files brief in case defending medical staff self-governance
Physicians are supporting the independence and self-governance of medical staffs in an amicus brief filed in a case before the California Supreme Court. Read more in AMA Wire.
AMA Press Release - 09/17/2012
AMA Announces CPT Code Changes for 2013 that Address Constantly Evolving Healthcare Advancements
Dedicated input of practicing physicians working together with organized medicine results in important updates.
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