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Obama and Clinton at the AMA

Raymond Scalettar, MD, DSc | September 1, 2009

Then and now: Déjà vu all over again—toujours?

Identity Theft: Red Flag Rules Take Effect

Staff | April 1, 2009

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has adopted a rule that requires creditors to institute programs to spot suspicious activity (commonly called “red flags”) that may signal identity theft, and the red flag rules take effect May 1, 2009. The FTC defines a creditor as any entity that regularly accepts deferred payment for goods and services.

Fresh Chances for Advocates

Sherine Gabriel, MD | February 1, 2009

Will a new year and a new president bring new advances in healthcare reform?

The Language of Lawmaking

Staff | January 1, 2009

Many people shy away from participating in advocacy efforts because they are uncomfortable with the terminology used.

November Is “Heal that Claim” Month

From the College | November 1, 2008

The ACR is joining with the American Medical Association (AMA) in promoting November as “Heal that Claim” month.

The Race Between Senators McCain and Obama

From the College | September 1, 2008

At one time, Senators John McCain and Barack Obama were both considered the underdog choices to receive nominations for the 2008 presidential election.

Rheum and Race: Where Are We?

David A. Fox, MD | May 1, 2008

It is time to examine the role of race in the care we provide

Aloha from the 2007 AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting

Staff | February 1, 2008

The 2007 AMA House of Delegates interim meeting was held November 10–13 in Honolulu. The ACR was represented by its delegate, Melvin Britton, MD, and alternate delegate, Gary Bryant, MD.

The Symptoms or the Disease

David A. Fox, MD | February 1, 2008

Where should we focus?

My Michael Moore Moment

David A. Fox, MD | January 1, 2008

In which an angry letter finds its mark, to no avail