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AMA Statement - 10/05/2012
AMA Calls for Release of Unfairly Convicted Health Care Professionals in Bahrain
The AMA joins with the world medical community in calling for the immediate release of health professionals in Bahrain who have been unjustly convicted and imprisoned for aiding injured protestors.
AMA President Blog - 10/05/2012
On the Road with AMA President, Jeremy A. Lazarus, MD
Dr. Lazarus writes about AMA resources that can help physicians and medical students prepare to vote.
American Medical News - 10/05/2012
Patients describe what they consider good customer service
Doctors' knowledge and the office experience are more important than price in creating satisfaction, according to a new survey.
AMA Wire - 10/03/2012
Summit looks at ways to minimize overuse of five common treatments
An array of national health care organizations is recommending strategies for improving the quality and safety of patient care surrounding commonly overused medical treatments. Read more in AMA Wire.
JAMA - 10/03/2012
Pulmonary Hypertension
Shah discusses World Health Organization categories of pulmonary hypertension, a common syndrome that can represent a diagnostic and treatment dilemma. He outlines treatment strategies that exist in addition to pulmonary vasodilator therapy.
AMA Press Release - 09/28/2012
Two Health Care Quality Organizations Hold Summit to Build Consensus Around Ways to Minimize Overuse of Five Treatments
The AMA-convened Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement (PCPI) and The Joint Commission co-sponsored the National Summit on Overuse on Sept. 24, 2012 to discuss strategies to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
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