AMA has remedy for malaise of physicians

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Reengineering is an important factor in helping the medical profession deal with the many changes that are occurring as a result of a managed care environment. The American Medical Assn (AMA) is working on a corporate reengineering project that will help that organization be more responsive to the needs of its members. The medical profession as a whole must reengineer itself in order to retain its valuable principles while improving efficiency. Every physician should take steps to help cure the profession of its anxiety and depression.

Professional Organizations, Medical Associations, Management, Column, Reengineering (Management), Medical societies

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A physician delivers on medical liability reform

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Obstetrician Maureen O'Regan practices in Virginia, where medical liability is limited by law, but she does not practice in nearby Washington, DC. Many obstetricians and gynecologists no longer deliver babies because of fear of unlimited liability. Regan cooperated with the American Medical Assn in newspaper advertising and radio broadcasts to influence Congress to limit physician's liability to the $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages already passed by some states.

Health Care Services, Laws, regulations and rules, Medical care, Political aspects, Obstetricians, Medical malpractice insurance

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AMA president: expand choice, save health system

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American Medical Association (AMA) President Daniel H. Johnson Jr. urged members of the AMA House of Delegates to continue pressing for expanded choice of health plans at the AMA's Interim Meeting. Johnson believes that the key to improving patient care and saving the health system is to encourage the federal government to move beyond traditional Medicare and support the private sector.

Health Programs, Public health, Medical policy, Health policy, Speeches, lectures and essays, Johnson, Daniel H., Jr.

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