http://www.amednews.com/government Medical news from the Government section of the news source for America's physicians en-us Newspaper Medical news Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:58:55 CST Copyright 2009 American Medical Association http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/images/rss.gif http://www.amednews.com/ 88 31 The news source for America's physicians http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/gvsg1105.htm The Association insists that both measures are vital to comprehensive overhaul efforts. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:58:55 CST http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/gvsf1105.htm Suppliers back new legislation to repeal the program, saying it will bankrupt firms and decrease patient access. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:57:55 CST http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/gvse1104.htm Legislation passed in the House would create an exemption for businesses with 20 or fewer employees. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:00:00 CST http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/gvsd1103.htm But at least one Republican said the law would unfairly put small health insurance companies at a disadvantage by ending collaboration. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 07:00:33 CST http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/gvl21102.htm Doctors hope the House will have more success with a Medicare pay bill and put pressure on the Senate to revisit the issue. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/gvsa1102.htm The state's universal insurance program has solved some access issues, but it's not a panacea. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/gvsb1102.htm A recent Congressional Budget Office report citing potential savings and revenues from tort reform could breathe new life into the debate. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/gvsc1102.htm An examination of six California teaching hospitals contradicts conclusions of the Dartmouth Atlas Project. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT