Tag Archives: American Medical Association

Curious Message from the AMA

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

At least for now, things are looking bad for doctors treating Medicare patients, with a nearly 30% pay cut coming January 2012, unless Congress intervenes. So the AMA has been sending messages to doctors about our options for 2012, including … Continue reading →

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Radiation disaster – is the U.S. ready?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

In a word: NO. In light of the recent Japanese nuclear disaster, the American Medical Association has issued a special report on Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness.  Ordinarily this publication would be reserved for dues-paying AMA members, but the … Continue reading →

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