We, the Mentally Ill...
Hosted by a self-identified mental patient, this “March of Medicine” television broadcast begins with a play about 19th century mental health reformer Dorothea Dix, staged by patients from…
198 viewsHosted by a self-identified mental patient, this “March of Medicine” television broadcast begins with a play about 19th century mental health reformer Dorothea Dix, staged by patients from…
198 viewsThis 1958 American Medical Association “March of Medicine” program highlights American doctors working abroad and includes an introduction by Vice President Nixon. In remote locations…
279 viewsSecretary Kathleen Sebelius talked about the Obama administration’s plans for implementing the health care law, along with issues facing physicians and patients.
279 viewsPresident Obama spoke to doctors about health care reform at a meeting of the American Medical Association in Chicago. He called the cost of health care a “ticking time bomb” that threatens to slow the nation’s…
1,673 viewsPresident Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi speak to reporters about their meeting, relations between the U.S. and Europe, and other issues. President Obama also made a statement on protests of election results in…
401 viewsDr. Wilson released the results of a survey of changes physicians expect to make to their practices when Medicare payments to physicians are cut 10 percent on January 1, 2007, with further…
22 viewsRepublican and Democratic national committee chairmen spoke at the 4th annual National Advocacy Conference about party concerns, health care issues, and the 2006 midterm elections.
27 viewsHealth and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt spoke at the American Medical Association’s fourth annual National Advocacy Conference about physician leadership in public health. He…
78 viewsCongressional staffers talked about proposed legislation involving access to health care by minorities. After their remarks, they responded to questions from members of the audience.
256 viewsSecretary Tommy Thompson spoke about the importance of eliminating the disparities in health care among minorities, including reducing the occurrence of diabetes, increasing organ donation,…
244 viewsPresident Bush spoke to physicians about his proposals to reform the Medicare system and provide a prescription drug plan for seniors opting to enter into coverage under a HMO. He also…
123 viewsOfficials spoke to reporters about a report on foodborne illness which provided information to doctors in order to help recognize, treat, and diagnose the various illnesses. Following their…
57 viewsU.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher spoke to the American Medical Association (AMA) President’s Forum about current medical issues.
18 viewsSenators Ted Kennedy and Phil Gramm and Rep. Thomas spoke at an annual conference of the American Medical Association. Kennedy spoke about the need for tobacco legislation and improving managed…
32 viewsAdministrator Nancy-Ann Min deParle and Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke about health care issues at an annual American Medical Association conference. She urged members to support the…
24 viewsPresident Bill Clinton spoke to the annual American Medical Association National Leadership Conference. He spoke about his positions on several health- related issues, which included the…
79 viewsRepresentatives of the American Medical Association and other medical organizations announced their support for the nominee for Surgeon General, David Satcher. Former Secretary of Health…
19 viewsThe American Medical Association released its review of the proposed settlement between state attorneys general and the major tobacco companies. AMA representatives highlighted aspects of the…
32 viewsAmerican Medical Association officials announced a new Medicare reform proposal. It is designed to provide seniors with a wide variety of options and ensure the program’s solvency for the…
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