A special brand of know-how

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Association (AMA) successfully lobbied for a change in the text of federal health-care legislation that Congress passed in the summer of 1996. The AMA encouraged physicians to ask legislators to impose criminal penalties for fraud and abuse violations only in cases where doctors knowingly committed an offense. The AMA's effort worked. The association also successfully lobbied for the creation of medical savings accounts through the legislation.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Insurance Regulation, Health Regulation NEC, Editorial, Laws, regulations and rules, Health care industry, Physicians, Medical professions, Fraud, Medical law, Insurance law

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AMA '97 legislative agenda speaks for you

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Assn has several issues it will address during the 105th Congress. Medicare reform could include choice. Patient protections could include better quality and review standards to prevent rapid patient discharges. Liability reform legislation could also be introduced bu the Senate Judiciary Committee. Gains from the 104th Congress are also enumerated.

HEALTH SERVICES, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Health Plan Administration, Health insurance industry

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