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Health policy

AMA: Senate fails to stop a Medicare meltdown

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

June 11, 2010Jun 11, 201010

A guest column by the American Medical Association, exclusive to KevinMD.com. by J. James Rohack, MD Unbelievable as it is, for the third time this year the Senate failed to act on time to stop this year’s 21 percent Medicare…

A guest column by the American Medical Association, exclusive to KevinMD.com.

by J. James Rohack, MD

Unbelievable as it is, for the third time this year the Senate failed to act on time to stop this year’s 21 percent Medicare physician payment cut. Senators cut and ran on America’s seniors and their physicians, heading home for the Memorial Day recess before taking action. Now the Senate is …

Health policy

AMA legal battle a victory for fair pay from insurers

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

May 13, 2010May 13, 201010

A guest column by the American Medical Association, exclusive to KevinMD.com. Physicians filing claims in $350M UnitedHealth Settlement can get help from new AMA guide by J. James Rohack, MD In mid-April, the first of 18 million people around the…

A guest column by the American Medical Association, exclusive to KevinMD.com.

Physicians filing claims in $350M UnitedHealth Settlement can get help from new AMA guide

by J. James Rohack, MD

In mid-April, the first of 18 million people around the country began receiving legal notices containing details of a record-breaking settlement reached last January in a historic court challenge led by the American Medical Association against UnitedHealth Group. …

Health policy

AMA: Health reform victories for physicians and what still needs to be done

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

April 8, 2010Apr 8, 201043

A guest column by the American Medical Association, exclusive to KevinMD.com. by J. James Rohack, MD As our country turns the corner on the historic path toward health system reform, many physicians are left with questions as to how this…

A guest column by the American Medical Association, exclusive to KevinMD.com.

by J. James Rohack, MD

As our country turns the corner on the historic path toward health system reform, many physicians are left with questions as to how this new law will affect them and their patients.

The AMA has been an active participant in the health reform debate since the beginning and guided by our House of Delegates, …

Health policy

AMA: Health insurance consolidation can undermine physicians

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

March 11, 2010Mar 11, 2010

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association. by J. James Rohack, MD Physicians in nearly every area of the country face a David and Goliath scenario when negotiating with entrenched health…

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by J. James Rohack, MD

Physicians in nearly every area of the country face a David and Goliath scenario when negotiating with entrenched health insurance companies. This is clearly illustrated by a new AMA study showing that competition in the health insurance industry is disappearing as more markets across the …

Health policy

AMA: Why patients should care about fixing the Medicare physician payment cut

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

February 11, 2010Feb 11, 201018

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association. by J. James Rohack, MD Prominently displayed at the top of the AMA’s Web site this week is a “countdown clock” to this year’s…

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by J. James Rohack, MD

Prominently displayed at the top of the AMA’s Web site this week is a “countdown clock” to this year’s 21 percent Medicare physician payment cut, which will hurt physicians ability to care for all Medicare and TRICARE patients. As of this posting, there are …

Conditions and diseases

National Influenza Vaccination Week: Time to take stock of our influenza vaccination efforts

American Medical Association & Nancy H. Nielsen, MD

January 11, 2010Jan 11, 20103

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association. by Nancy H. Nielsen, MD Back in September, I wrote in this space about ways physicians can prepare their practices to handle this challenging…

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by Nancy H. Nielsen, MD

Back in September, I wrote in this space about ways physicians can prepare their practices to handle this challenging flu season and mentioned the importance of vaccination for all health care professionals. Today as National Influenza Vaccination Week begins, this is an excellent opportunity to remind ourselves, …

Health policy

AMA weighs in on the Senate health reform bill

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

December 15, 2009Dec 15, 200910

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association. by J. James Rohack, M.D. As the year winds down, health system reform continues to move forward. The Senate bill currently under debate includes…

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by J. James Rohack, M.D.

As the year winds down, health system reform continues to move forward. The Senate bill currently under debate includes a number of provisions that are consistent with the AMA’s reform priorities, some provisions we oppose and others that need to be improved to better benefit patients and physicians. As part …

Health policy

AMA’s democracy in action at this defining moment in the history of medicine

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

November 13, 2009Nov 13, 200919

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association. by J. James Rohack, M.D. Delegates Vote to Continue AMA’s Commitment to Reform, Medicare Vote Pending in U.S. House of Representatives Twice a year,…

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by J. James Rohack, M.D.

Delegates Vote to Continue AMA’s Commitment to Reform, Medicare Vote Pending in U.S. House of Representatives

Twice a year, physicians come together for an exhibit of democracy at its best through the AMA House of Delegates meeting. Since 1901, physicians and medical student …

Health policy

AMA: Permanent repeal of the Medicare physician payment formula must be part of health reform

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

October 8, 2009Oct 8, 20097

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association. by J. James Rohack, M.D. All eyes are on the Senate Finance Committee this week as they prepare to vote to move health reform…

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by J. James Rohack, M.D.

All eyes are on the Senate Finance Committee this week as they prepare to vote to move health reform legislation forward. The AMA is committed to health reform, and as the process moves to the Senate floor, it’s crucial that the Senate include permanent repeal of the current Medicare …

Conditions and diseases

AMA: How to prepare for seasonal and H1N1 influenza

American Medical Association & Nancy H. Nielsen, MD

September 10, 2009Sep 10, 20092

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association. by Nancy H. Nielsen, MD This year’s flu season promises to be different than in years past. With the potential of both seasonal and…

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by Nancy H. Nielsen, MD

This year’s flu season promises to be different than in years past. With the potential of both seasonal and H1N1 influenza circulating this year, it is more critical than ever that health care professionals proactively talk to their patients about influenza.

Many patients will be confused about who needs the H1N1 …

Health policy

AMA: A look at the facts on health reform

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

August 13, 2009Aug 13, 200919

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association. by J. James Rohack, M.D. As members of Congress return to their districts this month, it should be a time for thoughtful dialogue on…

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by J. James Rohack, M.D.

As members of Congress return to their districts this month, it should be a time for thoughtful dialogue on health system reform so that when lawmakers return to Washington they can complete their work. Physicians nationwide are engaged and passionate about the health reform debate. After all, physicians are forced …

Health policy

AMA working for reform that benefits patients and physicians

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

July 26, 2009Jul 26, 2009

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association. by J. James Rohack, MD Physicians know first-hand the frustrations of caring for patients in our broken system and also the joys of patient…

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by J. James Rohack, MD

Physicians know first-hand the frustrations of caring for patients in our broken system and also the joys of patient care that get us out of bed before the sun rises. The AMA is committed to getting health reform this year – so that the joys can again outnumber the …

Health policy

AMA victory on the road to permanent Medicare payment reform

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

July 16, 2009Jul 16, 2009

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association. by J. James Rohack, M.D. Physicians started this month with some good news from the White House. After intense AMA education and outreach, the…

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by J. James Rohack, M.D.

Physicians started this month with some good news from the White House. After intense AMA education and outreach, the administration announced that it would remove physician-administered drugs from the archaic formula used to determine Medicare physician payment rates.

This important development will significantly lower the costs of a permanent repeal of …

Health policy

Reflections from the AMA: President Obama’s Speech

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

June 21, 2009Jun 21, 2009

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association. by J. James Rohack, M.D. We have a historic opportunity for health reform this year and the AMA was delighted to welcome President Obama…

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by J. James Rohack, M.D.

We have a historic opportunity for health reform this year and the AMA was delighted to welcome President Obama to our Annual Meeting in Chicago earlier this week. Like the President, we are committed to health-care reform that will provide all Americans with affordable, high-quality health coverage.

I was personally honored …

Health technology

AMA: Health information technology help for physicians

American Medical Association & Joseph M. Heyman, MD

June 11, 2009Jun 11, 2009

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association. by Joseph M. Heyman, M.D. Health information technology (HIT) remains a hot button issue for many physicians, and opinions run the gamut. There are…

The following is part of a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by Joseph M. Heyman, M.D.

Health information technology (HIT) remains a hot button issue for many physicians, and opinions run the gamut. There are physicians and practice managers who are satisfied long-time users and those who question how HIT will benefit their practice and their patients.

My own experience is that of a solo-practitioner using HIT …

Health policy

AMA: Curbing the rise in health care costs is key to health-system reform

American Medical Association & J. James Rohack, MD

May 14, 2009May 14, 2009

The following is the first in a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.by J. James Rohack, M.D.In an unprecedented endeavor aimed at achieving health-care reform this year, the American Medical Association (AMA) stood with President Obama…

The following is the first in a series of original guest columns by the American Medical Association.

by J. James Rohack, M.D.

In an unprecedented endeavor aimed at achieving health-care reform this year, the American Medical Association (AMA) stood with President Obama and other key health-care stakeholders Monday to announce efforts to “bend the spending curve” on health care. U.S. health-care …