Topic: American Medical Association

New Jersey mother arrested for allowing toddler into tanning booth (+video)

Patricia Krencil, a New Jersey mother, was arrested for allegedly allowing her toddler into a tanning booth, in violation of state laws, said it was all one big misunderstanding. But school officials blew the whistle after observing burns on the young girl's skin.

Retirement: Fund the 401(k) to the max – or not?

Retirement strategy says get your employer's 401(k) match, then a Roth. Retirement question is No. 1 in the reader mailbag.

Medical malpractice suits: Only 1 in 5 pay

Medical malpractice suits target 1 in 14 doctors every year. Average medical malpractice payout is $275,000.

Medicare prescription premiums won't rise in 2012

Medicare prescription premiums will hold the same costs next year, which will be about $30 a month. Some seniors will see an increase in Meidcare prescription premiums, but some may see a drop, especially if they shop around during open enrollment this fall.

In time for Election 2012, a Stephen Colbert super PAC. What is that?

What is a super PAC exactly, and what makes it super? And how might a Stephen Colbert super PAC differ from other super PACs or plain vanilla PACs?

Obama's Medicare proposal: How would it work?

The GOP plan drawn up by Rep. Paul Ryan would in essence turn Medicare into a voucher program. On Wednesday, Obama outlined his vision, which takes part of the health-care reform law a step further.

Government shutdown 101: Will Social Security and Medicare be affected?

Social Security and Medicare aren't funded by the spending bill tied up in the government-shutdown showdown, meaning that they would be affected only at the margins.

Medicare pay-cut delay passes House

Medicare bill that delays a scheduled pay cut for doctors now goes to Obama. Taxpayer cost: $19 billion.

Why government intervention won't fix the economy

Have government less involved in the economy and the market will start to take care of itself.

Death of mixed martial arts fighter another black eye for the sport

Michael Kirkham is the second mixed martial arts fighter in 2-1/2 years to die of injuries sustained in a state-sanctioned fight. As critics denounce MMA as barbaric, defenders say it's no more dangerous than some other sports.

FTC head says he supports AMA. He should be investigating it.

FTC Chairman Leibowitz is courting the American Medical Association (AMA). That's not a plus for consumers.

Bust up the health insurance trusts

The health-insurance industry is exempt from anti-trust laws. It's time to change that. 

Medical marijuana gains momentum – 13 states and counting

Support for medical marijuana - and outright legalization - is increasing across the US. But in some California cities, pot dispensaries have become unwelcome.

US House of Representatives votes to approve healthcare reform

The House voted 220 to 215 in favor of healthcare reform. But Saturday night’s vote also signals tough negotiations ahead in the next phases of the legislation.

Healthcare reform: Obama cut private deals with likely foes

President Obama struck agreements with insurers, doctors, drug companies, and hospitals to keep them from turning against healthcare reform. What are they?

Healthcare reform effort grinds slowly in the House

Healthcare reform vote Saturday may be delayed as Democratic leaders work to make sure they have the necessary 218 votes - including more conservative members of their own party.

AARP, AMA give House healthcare bill an 11th-hour boost

The AARP and AMA endorsed the House healthcare bill Thursday. But there are caveats, and some Democrats remain concerned about cost and abortion provisions.

A public option isn't the only hot healthcare issue

Personal options in any federal support of 'wellness' programs need to be wider.

Senate Democrats join Republicans in rejecting Medicare 'doc fix'

Thirteen Senate Democrats joined Republicans in rejecting a $245 billion 'doc fix’ to prevent cuts in payments to Medicare doctors.

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