A Health Adventure

Doctors demand more input on hospital standards

November 28, 2006 on 6:53 am | In Profession | Comments Off Delegates call on the Joint Commission to give physicians earlier notification about proposed changes and to revise rules that unintentionally could harm patients.

Pay-for-performance draws doctors’ ire

November 28, 2006 on 6:53 am | In Government | Comments Off Two proposals called for changes in AMA policy, but neither was adopted by delegates.

New Congress necessitates a fresh look at tort reform measures, physicians say

November 28, 2006 on 6:53 am | In Government | Comments Off Doctors still push for damage caps but also focus on different reforms.

Oregon to consider universal coverage proposals next year

November 28, 2006 on 6:53 am | In Government | Comments Off Among the plans is one from a state Senate panel proposing health cards for citizens, with insurance funded by employers, workers, state and federal governments.

AMA hits making any immigrant care illegal

November 28, 2006 on 6:53 am | In Government | Comments Off The new policy also opposes requiring doctors to report a patient's immigration status.