Sep 8, 2016
By: Melinda Woofter, M.D. We practice the art and science of medicine every day. We have witnessed an accelerated transformation of our profession away from individualized patient care toward politicized and collectivized “evidence-based medicine.” Without a doubt, this one-size-fits-all approach does not work and never can. Every patient is unique, with a unique set of circumstances. Our responsibilities to our... read more
Sep 7, 2016
Common Sense Medicine, hot off the press, is a powerful, easy-to-read, and entertaining exposé of the root problems plaguing American medicine and the simple solutions to increase access to high-quality, low-cost medical care! If you are on the AAPS mailing list you will be receiving a complimentary copy with your August edition of AAPS News. We are offering bulk discounts... read more
Sep 19, 2016
By Marilyn Singleton, MD, JD Hillary Clinton recently said that half of Donald Trump supporters belonged in the “basket of deplorables” and were irredeemable. Many believe that Dr. Samuel Mudd, the physician who treated John Wilkes Booth, was deplorable. While some say he was merely being a good doctor, setting a broken leg for a man in pain, others argued... read more
Sep 9, 2016
Volume 72, no. 9 September 2016 Medicine is at a “critical inflection point,” write Victor Dzau and J. Michael McGinnis of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and Mark McClellan of Duke University (JAMA 8/16/16). The NAM is launching a massive initiative on “Vital Directions for Health Care” at a Sep 26 meeting in Washington, D.C., (http://tinyurl.com/z4shr2b), bringing together more... read more
Sep 9, 2016
America lost a valiant, courageous, and wise leader Monday with the passing of Phyllis Schlafly—an immeasurable loss for our country and exceedingly so for the AAPS family. We owe a debt of gratitude to Mrs. Schlafly, not only for her lifetime of service to our country, but for giving life to sons Andrew, our AAPS General Counsel of over 20... read more
Sep 8, 2016
Concerns about Hillary Clinton's health are "serious—could be disqualifying for the position of President of the U.S.," say nearly 71% of 250 physicians responding to an informal internet survey by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). About 20% said concerns were "likely overblown, but should be addressed as by full release of medical records." Only 2.7% responded that... read more
Sep 5, 2016
More and more patients are looking to work directly with their physicians without the government or insurance company in the exam room. To see a list of physicians with direct payment / cash friendly practices please visit: https://aaps.wufoo.com/reports/m5p6z0/. As this list grows we will work to make it more user friendly. It is sorted by state by default but can... read more
Sep 1, 2016
“This bill will hurt everyone except insurance companies,” Dr. Jane Orient, executive director for the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS), states in a letter asking California Governor Jerry Brown to veto Assembly Bill 72, sent today following approval of the measure by the California legislature. The letter continues: “Promoted misleadingly as a means to end ‘surprise billing,’ AB... read more
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| 09/22/16 - 09/24/16 | AAPS 73rd Annual Meeting - Oklahoma City, OK |
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