Modernization of the AMA Code of Ethics In 1847, the AMA created the world’s first national code of ethics for physicians. After an 8-year effort to “modernize” the AMA Code, the newest edition of the AMA Code of Medical Ethics was adopted last June. March 3, 2017 AMA Code of Ethics, AMA 0 0 Comment Read More »
Victory: Anthem-Cigna Merger Blocked by Court In a significant win for organized medicine and the nation’s patients, federal judge Amy Berman Jackson blocked the proposed Anthem-Cigna merger. The judge found that the merger would have substantially lessened competition for the sale of health insurance to national employers resulting in higher prices and diminished prospects for innovation. February 10, 2017 AMA AMA, Anthem, Cigna, Merger 0 0 Comment Read More »
Call for Nominations: California Delegation to the AMA Calls for applications/nominations for interested physician members of the California Medial Association (CMA). February 8, 2017 AMA, CMA AMA, CMA, Delegation, Nomination 0 0 Comment Read More »
Victory: Judge Blocks Aetna-Humana Merger In a landmark win today for organized medicine and the nation’s patients, federal judge John D. Bates blocked the proposed Aetna-Humana merger. January 23, 2017 Advocacy, AMA Aetna, AMA, Humana, Merger 0 0 Comment Read More »
DEA Reverses Announced Change to Registration Renewal Process In a post last week, we included a notice from the DEA that effective January 1, 2017, the DEA was changing its long-standing policy of allowing a grace period for registrants who failed to file a timely renewal application. The DEA has reversed its decision and posted a notice that it is retaining its current policy and procedures, with one minor change, regarding registration renewals. December 22, 2016 AMA AMA, American Medical Association, DEA, Drug Enforcement Agency 0 0 Comment Read More »
