Number 108, Issue 7 – July 2012
COVER STORY (pages 18-25)
A Steep Price to Pay
Texas physicians fear that sharp funding cuts in state family planning services and changes in a state health program for women will threaten women's access to vital preventive services. They urge lawmakers to restore money to programs that provide low-income women with recommended screenings and birth control. By Crystal Conde
MEDICAL ECONOMICS (pages 27-31)
A Tough Call
Leaving Medicare tempting, possibly costly. By Ken Ortolon
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (pages 33-39)
Zip It!
Privacy protection strengthened. By Crystal Conde
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (pages 43-45)
Safety Concerns
TMA opposes chiropractic sports exams. By Ken Ortolon
SPECIAL REPORT
Healthy Vision 2020
TMA's vision for a healthy future.
ROUNDS (pages 11-17)
House of Delegates Urges End to Reduced "Dual-Eligible" Payments
New President Wants More Members
Dr. Brotherton Chosen TMA President-Elect
Katrina Physician Talks Ethics in Crisis Care
Dr. Connally Receives Top TMA Award
JOURNAL (page 47)
The Past and Present of Malaria in Houston (abstract) (full text)
By Paola Carrasco, BS, and Wayne X Shandera, MD
DEPARTMENTS
Commentary: Embracing Humanism (pages 7-8)
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June 03, 2021
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June 19, 2012