Volume 107, Number 7 – July 2011
COVER STORY (pages 18-37)
TMB Reform
Despite opposition from special interests, TMA won passage of Texas Medical Board reforms that end anonymous complaints, give physicians more time to answer complaint letters, and grant the board flexibility to deal with minor violations. The outcome is comparable to TMA's victories in the liability reform and prompt pay battles. By Ken Ortolon
PUBLIC HEALTH (pages 31-38)
Cancer's Enemy
CPRIT funds research, prevention projects. By Crystal Conde
LAW (pages 41-45)
Chasing Dr. Feelgood
TMB shuts down pill mills. By Crystal Conde
MEDICAL EDUCATION (pages 47-51)
Changing MCAT
AAMC recommends new admissions test. By Ken Ortolon
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (pages 55-61)
High Tech U
Colleges train HIT staff for physicians. By Crystal Conde
ROUNDS (pages 9-17)
TMA House of Delegates Backs ACO Patient, Physician Safeguards
Dr. Malone Becomes TMA President
Dr. Speer Named TMA President-Elect
Health Reform Law Seriously Flawed, Policy Analyst Says
Minority Students Earn Medical School Scholarships
TMA Honors Outstanding Science Teachers
Dr. Mullins to Head 50-Year Club
DEPARTMENTS
Commentary (pages 5-6)
Newsmakers (page 12)
Information for Authors (page 62)
Portrait (page 64)
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