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 […]
By: Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD The U.S. “health care system” continues to be a costly behemoth. Health care costs were the number one financial concern for 17 percent of families in 2017—tthe same level as […]
A self-selected committee of psychiatrists led by Bandy X. Lee, M.D., M.Div., is declaring a state of emergency that “could be the end of humankind” requiring the removal of President Donald Trump from office, states […]
Forcing doctors to electronically prescribe all controlled drugs, as in Oklahoma proposed bill Req. No. 8141, is a “flawed and misguided” idea that will not reduce opioid abuse, writes Albert L. Fisher, M.D., president of […]
January 4, 2018 Sen. Dan Sullivan 702 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Sullivan: As president of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS), I am writing to you about our […]
