AMA eVoice ®
AMA eVoice is a weekly news summary that highlights the latest and most concise medical news and information available as a service to physicians and medical students nationwide. It also includes a special message from our president, Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD. The electronic newsletter is sent out every Thursday, updating recipients on the week's most important health care issues and AMA activities.
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Dec. 18, 2008
AMA congratulates former Sen. Daschle on nomination to HHS secretary; Medicare participation open enrollment period to end Dec. 31; Overactive bladder featured in latest online CME programRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Dec. 11, 2008
It's National Influenza Vaccination Week; Pennsylvania Senate committee opposes health insurers' proposed merger; Perform a claims process checkup to improve the health of your practiceRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Dec. 4, 2008
AMA congratulates IOM for its proposal to help residents and patients; NCOIL model act paves way for favorable state regulation of rental network PPO market; Do you know the basics of Medicare's e-prescribing incentive program?Read Dr. Nielsen's column
Nov. 20, 2008
AMA applauds Chairman Baucus' commitment to health system reform; Study: There's no way to know if hospitals are prepared for disasters; AMA calls on states to help smokers quitRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Nov. 13, 2008
2008 Interim Meeting highlights; Tribute video for Dr. Davis posted on AMA Web site; More than $13 million in settlement disbursements mailed to physiciansRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Nov. 6, 2008
November is first national "Heal that Claim"™ month; AMA Interim Meeting is underway; Recovery audit contractors' work put on holdRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Oct. 30, 2008
Uninsured speak out—new videos depict their stories; FTC "red flag" rules delayed until next year; Medicare names permanent recovery audit contractorsRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Oct. 23, 2008
Uninsured speak out—new videos depict their stories; FTC "red flag" rules delayed until next year; Medicare names permanent recovery audit contractorsRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Oct. 16, 2008
New rules covering medical identity theft might apply to physicians; Nominate physician, medical student colleagues for exceeding the call of duty; Hospital readiness for radiological terrorism has major shortcomingsRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Oct. 9, 2008
Mental health parity bill becomes law; AMA Therapeutic Insights highlights new disease topic; The AMA wants to hear from youRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Oct. 2, 2008
Tamper-proof prescription pad changes in effect; In the spotlight: Michigan practice gets help implementing e-prescribing system; New online video helps physicians improve patients' health behaviorsRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Sept. 25, 2008
Top lawmakers, experts debate health care for the uninsured; AMA president-elect speaks during Larry King Cardiac Foundation symposium; $500,000 "genius grants" awarded to AMA membersRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Sept. 18, 2008
AMA, members of Congress commit to action to cover all Americans next year; BCBS settlement facilitator named; physicians get help in filing disputes; Next week: Medical community gathers to say what's on their mindsRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Sept. 11, 2008
Now is the time to reform the Medicare physician payment system; This month celebrate women physicians and students in medicine; AMA offers tips for healthy agingRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Sept. 4, 2008
AMA supporting medical response effort in wake of Hurricane Gustav; Emergency prescription service activated for physicians treating evacuees; "Voice for the Uninsured" advertising pervades Denver, MinneapolisRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Aug. 7, 2008
AMA testifies to Senate committee, opposes merger of Pennsylvania's top health insurers; AMA disappointed with decision to add new conditions to hospital no-pay listRead Dr. Nielsen's column
July 31, 2008
Law school meets science; Call for papers for JAMA diabetes issue; In-store clinic growth falling; Seven-step process to challenge health insurers' ratingsRead Dr. Nielsen's column
July 24, 2008
You might recall some big news out of New York last year regarding programs used by health insurers to unfairly and inaccurately rank physicians—a practice known as "profiling"Read Dr. Nielsen's column
July 17, 2008
Congress overrides presidential veto to stop Medicare physician payment cuts; New 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rates; AMA asks Pennsylvania regulators to reject merger of Highmark and Independence Blue CrossRead Dr. Nielsen's column
July 10, 2008
AMA cheers Senate vote to stop Medicare physician payment cuts; The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; AMA study shows flood relief services not used by many victimsRead Dr. Nielsen's column
July 3, 2008
New AMA ads blast Senate inaction on Medicare cuts; AMA Foundation awards funding to free clinics; Joint Commission standards now available onlineRead Dr. Nielsen's column
Last updated: Dec 18, 2008
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