FPs aim to set good example in fat fight.

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The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has rolled out the Americans in Motion initiative by which the AAFP attempts to motivate its member physicians to lose weight and become fit. The AAFP believes that fitter family physicians would be able to better motivate their obese patients to lose weight.

Services information, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Health aspects, Services, Physicians, Obesity, Control, Public relations, Company public relations, American Academy of Family Physicians

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Solve health care woes, win $10,000 contest

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Kathleen OEConnor, a Seattle consultant, offered $10,000 for the best idea to overcome the shortcomings of the United StatesE health care system. The contest plans to send the top three entries to congressional leaders for consideration on health system reform.

Health care reform

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Doctors hesitate to suggest options insurers won't cover

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A survey of physicians found that 31% did not offer useful services to patients due to health care plan restrictions.

Ambulatory Health Care Services, Ethics, Therapeutic Procedures, Interpretation and construction, Therapeutics, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Ethical aspects, Health insurance industry, Medical ethics

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