By Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD Some pundits blamed algorithmic trading for the stock market’s recent wild ride. “Algo-trading” relies on computers programmed to follow defined instructions for placing trades. For example, the computer buys […]
Marilyn Singleton, MD, JD reviews the latest health policy news and proposals from Capitol Hill. Twenty States Sue Federal Government to Repeal the ACA On February 26, 2018, a coalition of 20 U.S. states sued […]
By Alieta Eck, MD – http://zhcenter.org Before 1990, American physicians who had completed 3 years or more of rigorous training in a specialty and passed an examination were awarded lifetime “board certification.” The only exception […]
Recently AAPS President Al Fisher, MD wrote every Member of Congress a letter regarding the National Practitioner Data Bank. You are invited to participate in this action plan by contacting your representatives and members of the […]
February 19, 2018 James C. Puffer, M. D. President and CEO American Board of Family Medicine 1648 Mc Grathiana Parkway, Suite 550 Lexington, KY 40511 Dear Dr. Puffer: As president of the Association of American […]
Update 3/5/2019 A hearing at the U.S. District Court in Sacramento was scheduled for March 7, but please note that it has been postponed and will now be held at 11am on March 21. The […]
By Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD Black history month is a time to celebrate Americans whose accomplishments are sometimes overshadowed by the eye-catching negative news stories. It was discomfiting to watch the State of the […]
February 12, 2018 Colleen Kraft, M.D. President American Academy of Pediatrics 345 Park Boulevard Itasca, IL 60143 Dear Dr. Kraft: As president of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, I am contacting you about […]
Volume 74, no. 2 February 2018 Growing physician opposition to their Maintenance of Certification (MOC®) cash cow is apparently causing consternation at the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and its component boards. They need […]
Earlier today SB 208 passed the Indiana Senate by a vote of 39 to 9. In order to crossover to the House, the bill had to pass the upper chamber by today, and thanks to […]
