Volume 109, Number 10 October 2013
COVER STORY (pages 14-21)
Medicaid Roadblocks
It's caused problems for physicians and their patients, but Medicaid managed care is here to stay. State officials are committed to it to reduce costs in a growing program that consumes a quarter of the state budget. Still, some physicians are not convinced Texas Medicaid is better off under managed care. By Amy Lynn Sorrel
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (pages 23-29)
ICD-10 coming in October 2014. By Crystal Zuzek
LAW (pages 31-35)
Tougher new HIPAA rules in effect. By Crystal Zuzek
MEDICAL ECONOMICS (pages 37-42)
An interview with TDI's new boss. By Amy Lynn Sorrel
PUBLIC HEALTH (pages 43-47)
Doctors help shape public health. By Crystal Zuzek
MEDICAL EDUCATION (pages 49-53)
Legislature saves Texans' training spots. By Amy Lynn Sorrel
ROUNDS (pages 9-11)
TMA Fall Conference Focuses on Patient-Physician Relationship
Bugs, Bones, and Blood Exhibit Opens This Month
Ask the TMA Knowledge Center
Academic Physicians: Get the Credit You're Due
TMLT Presents HIPAA Seminars
Nominate a Journalist for Health Reporting
DEPARTMENTS
Commentary: Promote Health, Not Lawsuits (page 7)
By Stephen L. Brotherton, MD
Commentary: Health Care Reform (pages 55-56)
By Esteban López, MD
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