When the president is impaired; experts try to balance national, individual concerns for safety, privacy

Article Abstract:

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, PA, and a group of historians met in Nov 1997 to discuss the proper course of action when the president of the US is disabled by illness or injury. Under the terms of the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 1967, the president may declare himself disabled or Congress may vote to permit the vice-president to take over. The group recommended appointment of a presidential physician who would report to a medical panel to help carry out the 25th Amendment.

Executive Offices, Executive Appointments, Laws, regulations and rules, Political aspects, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Capacity and disability, Executive departments (Government), Political appointments, College of Physicians of Philadelphia

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Legislators we know - we need to know regulators

Article Abstract:

Physicians should focus lobbying efforts on regulators to ensure appropriate interpretation of laws which affect the healthcare industry. For example, meeting with representatives of the Federal Trade Commission can help clarify safe harbor rules and rule of reason analysis. Meeting with regulators on the state level can improve practice climate and interactions between physicians and patients.

Column, Influence, Administrative agencies, Government agencies

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Off to the races: doctors, spouses vie for public office

Article Abstract:

Doctors and their spouses are running for public office in record numbers in 1996. According to informal polls of state medical societies, over 100 physicians and spouses are running for spots in their state legislatures in the 1996 election. A comprehensive list of physicians and spouses running for state and federal offices is included.

Surveys, Elections, Politicians, 1996 AD

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