Washington Week: Administration Serves Up New Nutrition Icon

Posted on 05. Jun, 2011 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — The federal government dished out some anticipated nutrition news this week when it released its brand new health icon to replace the confusing food pyramid, the American Medical Association names a new executive vice president, and CMS said it would go a little easier on doctors who aren’t ready to ditch their paper prescribing pad just yet.
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AMA Names Madara as EVP

Posted on 02. Jun, 2011 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

(MedPage Today) — The American Medical Association has named James L. Madara, MD, as its new executive vice president and chief executive officer.
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Florida Medical Association Votes ‘No Confidence’ in AMA

Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

(MedPage Today) — The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has voted to send a “no confidence” letter to leaders of the American Medical Association (AMA) — saying that the AMA leadership has “failed to represent practicing physicians on the issue of healthcare reform.”
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AMA: Surgeon General Asked to Skip AMA Meeting

Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

CHICAGO (MedPage Today) — Surgeon General Regina Benjamin — a longtime American Medical Association member — was asked by the Obama administration to skip the AMA’s House of Delegate’s meeting, according to two doctors here.
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Little Backing for AMA’s Stand on Reform in Survey Rerun

Posted on 09. Jun, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

The American Medical Association (AMA) was probably the most vocal doctors’ group during the healthcare reform debate, but it did not represent the majority of physicians’ views during that contentious legislative process, according to a survey of more than 5,000 physicians.
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Washington Week: Senators Concerned About Medicare Advantage Bids; New Rule for E-Prescribing

Posted on 05. Jun, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

Lawmakers urge oversight of Medicare Advantage plans as bid deadline approaches; docs will soon be able to e-prescribe controlled drugs, and the American Medical Association puts pressure on vacationing senators to stall pay cut to docts.
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