AMA supports House bills on health reform, Medicare pay
November 5th, 2009
The Association insists that both measures are vital to comprehensive overhaul efforts.
Recession leads many patients to skip routine care
November 5th, 2009
A North Carolina survey also finds 36% of respondents report buying fewer prescription drugs.
Medicare relaunches DME competitive bidding
November 5th, 2009
Suppliers back new legislation to repeal the program, saying it will bankrupt firms and decrease patient access.
House votes for FTC identity theft rule reprieve
November 4th, 2009
Legislation passed in the House would create an exemption for businesses with 20 or fewer employees.
Tort reform law challenged in Georgia
November 4th, 2009
The state Supreme Court will decide if a law raising burden of proof in emergency care lawsuits is constitutional. Doctors say reversal would hurt access.