AMA and Joint Commission - a new relationship?

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Association (AMA) took a step toward increasing public confidence in the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations by appointing members who are not AMA trustees. The commission, which has accredited groups that provide medical care since 1951, has endured questions about its objectivity because of dominance by hospitals and medical professionals. Commissioners must be faithful to the commission's purpose, or the organization will be vulnerable to criticism.

Standards Committees, Health care industry, Column, Ethical aspects, Licensing, certification and accreditation, Hospitals, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Hospital accreditation

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Dr. Seward lays cornerstone for AMA's next 150 years

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Association (AMA) will be entering its 150th year in 1997 having made a significant impact in issues such as health insurance reform, fraud-and-abuse safeguards, and tobacco curbs. AMA exec VP P. John Seward hopes that 1997 and the 150 years beyond will be characterized by an emphasis upon ethical concerns and diversification of AMA membership.

Physicians, Medical professions, Associations, Speeches, lectures and essays, Seward, P. John

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