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Medical news from the news source for America's physicians

Referral rates for physicians nearly double in 10 years
Study authors attribute the rise to increased specialization of medicine and high patient demands.
Being insured is no guarantee unemployed will seek care
Research suggests they may be unable to cover co-pays and deductibles, or fear they cannot afford the expenses that result.
More people use mobile devices to look for health information
The increased popularity of smartphones has led more patients to proactively manage their care while on the go.
Become an informed tech shopper
The AMA's latest tutorials on information technology can help physicians figure out how their practices run now -- and how technology can make them run better.
Unspent war funds eyed to avoid years of Medicare doctor pay cuts
The budgetary shift from winding down military actions in Afghanistan and Iraq could offset the large price tag associated with eliminating the SGR.
Arizona internist puts on a show that welcomes hisses
Buyers and sellers come to the annual event "to promote reptiles throughout the community."
Rite Aid clinics place new twist on "doc-in-a-box"
The pharmacy chain is operating in-store clinics in Michigan where doctors and patients interact only through an online video screen.
It's fiscally irresponsible not to address liability reform
AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice
Medicare PQRS: Quality reporting or else
The Medicare physician quality reporting system will use participation in 2013 to determine who will be penalized starting in 2015.
Arkansas court rejects expert witness provision in medical liability cases
The 2003 rule required experts to practice in the same specialty as defendant physicians.

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