November 2008
Monthly Archive
Tue 25 Nov 2008
The Supreme Court will decide whether federal law preempts product liability suits at the state level if the warning labels are FDA-approved.
Tue 25 Nov 2008
Study favors use of national health ID numbers for patients
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The report says unique identifiers would reduce errors and protect privacy, but privacy watchdogs are not convinced.
Tue 25 Nov 2008
AMA meeting: Reforming SGR tops Association’s Medicare agenda for 2009
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Delegates have begun looking at alternative pay options to replace the current formula.
Tue 25 Nov 2008
AMA meeting: Texting while driving, trans fats on hit list
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Delegates said bans on both practices would promote safety and protect patients.
Tue 25 Nov 2008
The AMA will ask for a one-year hold on the Joint Commission rule. Delegates seek to shift the focus to behavior that harms patients.