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 […]
By Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD Watching the news coverage of this year’s “Women’s March” was more disheartening than inspiring. Some participants wore odd sexually suggestive caps. Many carried signs dominated by anti-President Trump slogans—some […]
Dated: January 24, 2018 Re: Comments in response to HHS RFI pursuant to Executive Order 13813. “romoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States” Dear Secretary Azar, Congratulations on your confirmation as Secretary and […]
By Keith Smith, MD: http://surgerycenterok.com If you are following health-related topics on social media you have likely encountered “coverage is not care,” as a theme or #hashtag. This phrase/quip should be viewed as an opportunity […]
Dear AAPS Members and Friends, Urgent action is needed to push the Ohio House Health Committee to “favorably report” HB 273 so that this crucial bill to stop MOC abuse can continue on its journey through the legislature. The […]
