Vol. 106, Issue No. 7 - July 2010
COVER STORY (pages
Bleeding Money
Critics' attempts to eliminate the state's Driver Responsibility Program and expected state budget cuts are threatening vital funding of Texas' trauma centers. Trauma physicians say that money must be made up somewhere or they'll have to cut back on services. That could put lives in jeopardy. By Crystal Conde
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (pages 29-32)
Get the Right People
TMA can make sure you do. By Crystal Conde
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (pages 33-36)
The Work Ahead
TMA, state leaders examine health care reform. By Ken Ortolon
SCIENCE (pages 39-42)
Whom Do We Protect?
Experts at odds over HPV vaccine recommendation. By Ken Ortolon
LAW (pages 43-48)
Get Your Fair Share
Deadline to file claims against United approaches. By Crystal Conde
PUBLIC HEALTH (pages 49-54)
Lifesavers
Programs help kids, parents fight obesity. By Crystal Conde
ROUNDS(pages 9-21)
TDI Rules Require Quality and Cost in Physician Ratings
Dr. Rohack Defends AMA Support of Health System Reform
Austin Orthopedic Surgeon Named President-Elect
Dr. Homer Receives TMA's Highest Honor
TMA Awards Nine Minority Scholarships
"My Sleeves Are Rolled Up, and I'm Ready to Get to Work."
Ask the TMA Knowledge Center
Doris Johnson Is New TMA Alliance President
Councilors Oppose Medical Ghostwriting
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Portrait (page 56)
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