Volume 110, Number 7 — July 2014
COVER STORY (pages 18-24)
Digital Doctor
As telemedicine gains momentum, so does policy interest at the state and federal levels. A new Federation of State Medical Boards model policy aims to create a roadmap for the safe and appropriate practice of telemedicine. But a provision that has sparked debate says a telephone call or online visit alone won't suffice for newly established patient relationships.
By Amy Lynn Sorrel
LAW (pages 27-34)
Cyber Crimes
Protect your practice financially from data breach. By Kara Nuzback
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (pages 37-42)
Lifting the Veil
Doctors target of price transparency. By Amy Lynn Sorrel
PUBLIC HEALTH (pages 45-51)
The More Your Patients Know
State initiative promotes health literacy. By Kara Nuzback
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (pages 55-60)
A Necessary Pain
E-prescribing schedule II drugs worth it. By Kara Nuzback
ROUNDS (pages 7-15)
TMA Advocates Permanent Delay of ICD-10
Dr. King Takes Office as TMA President
Delegates Vote Dr. Garcia President-Elect
Dr. Baum Receives Distinguished Service Award
TMA Honors Academic Physicians
Hard Hats for Little Heads: 20 Years of Keeping Kids Safe
TMA Recognizes Outstanding Health Reporting
Radiologists Should Use Choosing Wisely as a Consulting Tool
JOURNAL (page 63)
Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants in Texas: Past, Present, and Future (abstract) (full text)
By Rohit Kuruvilla, MD, and Rajeev Raghavan, MD
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Newsmakers (page 15)
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