Playing by the rules

Article Abstract:

The implementation and management of physician health networks is hampered by a variety of state and federal antitrust laws. Generally, antitrust laws prohibit physicians from price-fixing, but physician organizations that openly discuss fees and finances could violate antitrust laws. Some general guidelines for avoiding antitrust problems are outlined, such as requiring physician participants to share in the financial risk and not controlling a large segment of the market.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Antitrust Law, Management, Laws, regulations and rules, Group medical practice

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Minding the mind

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Assn has developed the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders, a 26-question form to help doctors diagnose and provide care for mental disorders in their patients. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University Hospital have developed the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire to aid in identifying patients with this psychiatric difficulty.

Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Mental Health Care, Care and treatment, Mentally ill persons, Practice, Mental health services, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Mentally ill

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Camp laparoscopy

Article Abstract:

The Yale Advanced Laparoscopic Skill Acquisition Course teaches physicians the use of laparoscopic techniques. The course, which is held from six to eight times each year, uses a number of drills and technology to help present the material. Each of the laparoscopic camps teaches about 20 participants. The program was founded by J. Rosser Jr. in 1992.

Study and teaching, Laparoscopy

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