Topic: American Medical Association

The Monitor's View: A federal misstep with medical marijuana?

The problem with the Obama administration's new directive limiting federal prosecution of medical marijuana is that it encourages those who would legalize the drug.

How Washington lobbyists peddle power

The equivalent of six health-care lobbyists for every member of Congress are registered for this year's biggest political battle.

Defining the (carefully crafted) terms of healthcare reform

There’s no reform bill to debate yet, but both sides know that shaping the debate early is crucial to victory.

ECONOMIC SCENE: The missing piece of the healthcare debate

The idea of a government-paid national healthcare system hasn’t gotten very far in the Washington debate.

Despite differences, Obama and medical community vow reform

Many doctors want to see caps on medical malpractice awards – something the president did not endorse in his healthcare speech on Monday.

Barack Obama: health care reform salesman in chief

Three conservative reviews of Obama's healthcare reforms

Too much government involvement in private medical decisions, say some critics. Too scanty on the details, charges another.

Obama to doctors: Let’s work together on reform

By addressing the American Medical Association Monday, Obama is trying to woo a group that was central to defeating healthcare reform 16 years ago.

Monday's coverage agenda: Post-election Iran, Air France, healthcare reform

Obama on healthcare reform: Mr. Flexible

His idea of a public insurance plan to compete with private ones is meeting resistance. Will the alternative of health insurance 'cooperatives' suffice?

Insurers offer Obama $2 trillion in healthcare cost savings

Healthcare providers tell the president they can trim rising costs by 1.5 percent a year simply by being more efficient.

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