Texas Medicine 2004 Subject Index

liability issues still dominate (Rounds), Aug pp 15-16
other issues meriting action (Rounds), Aug pp 16-17
TMA nabs policy victories (Rounds), Aug p 16
 

receives Distinguished Service Award, Jul p 21 (photo)
receives Health Care Hero Award from Dallas Business Journal (Newsmakers), Nov p 11
 

presented to Debra Fleming and Bobby Pierce, Jul p 20 (photo)
science teaching award nominations sought, Oct pp 18, 20
 

choose or lose: physicians must be careful in filing CIGNA settlement claims, Sep pp 33-38
companies offer help to recover CIGNA claims, Jun p 39
how to get a CIGNA claims facilitation list, Dec p 36
TMA arranges discount to help recover CIGNA claims, Sep p 34, Oct p 19, Nov p 28, Dec p 18
understanding the CIGNA settlement, Sep p 35
worth the effort: CIGNA list has much-needed claims information, Dec pp 35-38
 

change is difficult, but necessary (Commentary), Jun p 7
 

"Building Healthy Families" aims at obesity in Texas, Oct pp 5-6
how to have a healthy family (Rounds), Dec p 18
 

kids make parents fat, Duke study shows (Rounds), May p 22
 

2005 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule CD is on the way (Managing Your Practice), Nov p 18
how Medicare reform affects you, Feb pp 25-29
 

demonstration program lowers drug costs (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 16
just say no to helping patients get Canadian drugs, Feb pp 31-33
Medicare drug discount cards (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 16
Medicare reform bill leads to reduced drug reimbursement for physicians, Sep p 56
take a card: Medicare drug cards, Jun pp 27-30
three firms sued for alleged Medicaid scheme, Jul p 49
why we need a PDL [for Medicaid] and how it works (Commentary), Apr p 7
 

scholarships available for Houston medical students (Rounds), Aug p 18
TMA awards four minority scholarships (Rounds), Jul pp 23-24
TMA provides funds for medical school scholarships, Jan p 26
 

Baylor, Texas Children's tops in NIH funding, Jul p 55
 

applauds as Dr. Phil Berry receives Distinguished Service Award, Jul p 21 (photo)
Newsmakers, Apr p 9
 

airport food getting healthier (Rounds), Feb p 21
changing old habits: new research center investigates Hispanic nutrition, Apr pp 39-42
mad cow mania: despite hype, Americans have no beef with food supply, Mar pp 41-44
rats get fat on fake sugar, but scientists debate study's conclusions (Capsules), Sep p 23
 

scientists recommend study of genetic food's health impact (Capsules), Oct p 23
 

predicting risk for disciplinary action by a state medical board, Jan pp 84-90
 

McGovern Foundation endows UT-Houston center (Capsules), Dec p 22
Physicians' Foundation for Health Systems Excellence funded by insurer settlements, Aug pp 34-35
 

broken bones often lead to stress disorder (Capsules), Aug p 21
 

fraud crackdown: TMA fights against fraud, for due process, Mar pp 29-32
'lick and stick' scheme costs drug companies (Rounds), Mar p 17
state cracks down on Medicaid fraud, Nov p 53
three firms sued for alleged Medicaid scheme, Jul p 49
 

Houston doctor receives Distinguished Teacher Award, Jun p 47 (photo)
 

a review of the IOM report on mold, Dec pp 55-57
 

sunburn risk factors at Galveston beaches, Jul pp 62-65
 

Texans lasso AMA leadership spots (Rounds), Aug p 15
 

cover bariatric surgery [with insurance] (Letter), Mar pp 7-8
 

serves on AMA reference committee (Rounds), Aug p 16 (photo)
 

scientists recommend study of genetic food's health impact (Capsules), Oct p 23
 

information on religion in medicine (MedBytes), Nov p 80
 

let spouses eat, too (Letter), Feb p 7
 

discusses liability reform with Newt Gingrich, Aug p 40 (photo)
 

Gingrich group explores transformation of health care systems, Aug p 40 (photo)
 

fore! golf and tennis resorts on the Web (MedBytes), Aug p 72
 

health agency changes worry EMS, Medicaid advocates, Aug pp 37-39
will the sun set? legislative review of licensing boards, Jun pp 33-35
 

change is difficult, but necessary (Commentary), Jun p 7
 

cheers from a fellow grass fan (Letter), Aug p 5
grass commentary is a relief (Letter), Aug p 5
musing on health and grass (Commentary), May pp 11-13
 

achieving greatness [by supporting political action committees] (The AMA View), Jul p 11
Texans lasso AMA leadership spots (Rounds), Aug p 15
 

MDD improves when UT Southwestern guidelines used (Capsules), Sep p 25
 

named TMA president-elect, Jul p 23 (photo)
TMA president-elect receives patient advocacy award, Sep p 57
 

video games may save lives [by improving coordination] (Capsules), Jun p 24
 

the medical cost of high serum cholesterol in Harris County, Texas, May pp 50-53
 

to offer joint MD, MBA degree (Capsules), Jul p 31
 

Hard Hats program generates goodwill (Rounds), Apr p 18
Hard Hats save little heads (Rounds), Jun p 20
helmet giveaways promote safety, prevention (Rounds), Sep p 20
impact of community efforts to promote helmet use among Central Texas children engaged in four types of wheel-related leisure activities, Aug pp 56-62
motorcycle-related injuries: the high costs of riding, Oct pp 56-63
ride along on successful Hard Hats program (Rounds), Aug p 16
 

county hospitals and regional medical care in Texas: an analysis of out-of-county costs, Jun pp 56-59
dueling with diabetes: lawmakers look to rein in illness and costs from diabetes, Oct pp 49-52
just say no to helping patients get Canadian drugs, Feb pp 31-33
the medical cost of high serum cholesterol in Harris County, Texas, May pp 50-53
putting a price on fat: cost of obesity-related illness could overwhelm health care delivery, Apr pp 45-49
quality versus cost: TMA concerned over economic profiling of physicians, Jul pp 39-40
wasteful tasks raise doctors' administrative costs (Capsules), Dec p 21
 

AMA delegates debate new approach for Medicare, Medicaid (Rounds), Feb p 18
Gingrich group explores transformation of health care systems, Aug p 40
heal the law, then health care (Commentary), May p 9
health agency changes worry EMS, Medicaid advocates, Aug pp 37-39
how Medicare reform affects you, Feb pp 25-29
how Texas Medicaid (allegedly) works, May p 38
how TMA helped reform Medicare, Feb p 27
Medicare reform bill leads to reduced drug reimbursement for physicians, Sep p 56
state leadership turning spotlight on Medicaid reform, Mar pp 23-27
TMA lays out Medicaid transformation principles, Mar p 25
understanding Medicare Modernization Act (Managing Your Practice), Oct p 15
 

attitudes of primary care physicians and specialists about cancer clinical trials: a survey of Texas physicians, Apr pp 66-72
 

doctor to doctor transfer of patient records: the HIPAA glitch, Jun pp 39-40
information on TMA Web site, Jan p 5
the Medicare carrot and the HIPAA stick [HIPAA-compliant claims] (Managing Your Practice), May p 17
new elements for HIPAA Medicare claims (Managing Your Practice), Apr p 12
privacy violator facing jail time, Oct p 36
security standards, Jan pp 51-78

an update on the HMO (Aetna and CIGNA) lawsuits, Jun p 41
class act certification given to antiracketeering lawsuit, Nov p 52
consumers' choice: TMA wants to prevent new law from hurting patients, Mar pp 37-39
cover bariatric surgery [with insurance] (Letter), Mar pp 7-8
the ERISA roadblock: Supreme Court rules against state HMO lawsuits, Aug pp 31-33
foundations of good medicine: settlement of lawsuit with Aetna and CIGNA, Aug pp 34-35
HMOs often back down when ER appeals filed (Rounds), Mar p 20
Medicaid HMOs or PCCM?, May pp 37-39
quality versus cost: TMA concerned over economic profiling of physicians, Jul pp 39-40
in their laps: Supreme Court agrees to decide whether patients can sue HMOs, Jan pp 39-42
 

dealing with unemployment compensation (Managing Your Practice), Aug p 11
delegating prescriptive authority without supervision (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 13
employee termination: you can't be too careful (Managing Your Practice), Nov p 18
hiring the best biller (Managing Your Practice), Dec p 15
panel says more diversity needed in health care, Nov pp 59-60
using NPPs in your practice: TMA audio home study course (Rounds), Jun p 20
vaccinate yourself: push is on to immunize health care workers against flu, Oct pp 39-43
 

county hospitals and regional medical care in Texas: an analysis of out-of-county costs, Jun pp 56-59
input sought on cancer plan update, Jul p 55
 

health agency changes worry EMS, Medicaid advocates, Aug pp 37-39
the health disparities gap, May pp 28-32
panel to study health care, Dec p 48
Texas leads the nation in "medically unserved" (Capsules), Jun p 24
Texas ranks near the bottom in women's health (Capsules), Jul p 31
you can observe a lot by watching (The AMA View), May p 45
 

what we know and don't know about Asian American health in Texas, Nov pp 64-70
 

exercise prevents heart failure, study shows (Capsules), Nov p 35
 

what we know and don't know about Asian American health in Texas, Nov pp 64-70
 

settlement reached with unpaid physicians, Sep p 50
 

TMA expands lobby staff (Rounds), Aug p 17 (photo)
 

changing old habits: new research center investigates Hispanic nutrition, Apr pp 39-42
 

being proactive [against obesity and inactivity] (Commentary), Feb p 9
Chester Burns receives plaque from Dennis Factor, Dec p 18 (photo)
the Lekish Collection, Dec pp 25-32
medical collections (MedBytes), Dec p 72
TMA exhibit highlights women in medicine (Rounds), May p 26
TMA History of Medicine Committee preserves and promotes the history of medicine, Dec p 34
 

Texans lasso AMA leadership spots (Rounds), Aug p 15
 

county hospitals and regional medical care in Texas: an analysis of out-of-county costs, Jun pp 56-59
psychiatric care reaching a crisis (Letter), Aug p 5
relief in sight: Proposition 12 reforms starting to pay off, Oct pp 33-36
spectrum of ocular trauma at an urban county hospital, Dec pp 60-63
 

serves on AMA reference committee (Rounds), Aug p 16
 

drops WebMD/Envoy for electronic claims or encounters submissions (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 16
 

a review of the IOM report on mold, Dec pp 55-57
 

new TMAF board member (Rounds), Apr p 16 (photo)
 

the medical cost of high serum cholesterol in Harris County, Texas, May pp 50-53
 

surgery may fix sweaty palms (Rounds), Jan pp 25-26
 

rats get fat on fake sugar, but scientists debate study's conclusions (Capsules), Sep p 23
 

closer monitoring of potassium in hypertension patients urged (Capsules), Oct p 24
 

Be Wise-Immunize
Commissioner Eduardo Sanchez urges improved immunization (Rounds), Apr pp 14-15 (photo)
information on the Web (MedBytes), Sep p 80
TMA, state health officials team up to boost immunization rates, Jun p 51
weapons of mass inoculations: immunizations are powerful tools in arms race against disease, Sep pp 26-31
 

AMGA survey shows specialists' income grows, Oct p 48
 

the ERISA roadblock: Supreme Court rules against state HMO lawsuits, Aug pp 31-33
MedBytes, Jan p 96
 

your tie may 'knot' be healthy for your or your patients (Capsules), Aug p 21
 

flu needs more attention, Jul p 58
health department needs surveillance volunteers, Oct p 42
October surprise: why the flu bug hit Texas, United States early and hard, Feb pp 45-47
the true meaning of terror, Oct p 40
 

bacterium behind flu vaccine shortage, Dec p 53
flu shot checklist available, Dec p 52
flu vaccine not always an easy sell, Oct p 43
flu vaccine recommended for asthmatics, Jul p 54
flu vaccine shortage challenges public health officials, Dec pp 51-53
Medicare patients may seek reimbursement for flu shots, Dec pp 43-44
October surprise: why the flu bug hit Texas, United States early and hard, Feb pp 45-47
order flu vaccine now, Jul p 59
state sues flu vaccine distributors, Dec p 38
vaccinate yourself: push is on to immunize health care workers against flu, Oct pp 39-43
 

medicine meets the digital revolution (Commentary), Dec pp 7-8
wired: political pressure accelerating shift to electronic health record, Nov pp 55-58
 

physicians urged to be alert for chickenpox in vaccinated kids, Aug pp 43-46
 

a review of the IOM report on mold, Dec pp 55-57
 

an update on the HMO (Aetna and CIGNA) lawsuits, Jun p 41
cheap or good: physicians fear which choice insurers will make, Aug pp 24-29
class act certification given to antiracketeering lawsuit, Nov p 52
cleaning up their act: physicians' complaints about Unicare, PacifiCare drop, Sep pp 47-49
court ruling adds ammo to prompt pay battles, Dec pp 38-39
economic profiling is headed your way, Aug p 29
foundations of good medicine: settlement of lawsuit with Aetna and CIGNA, Aug pp 34-35
Heritage Physician Network (HPN) settlement reached, Sep p 50
UnitedHealthcare offers discount to physicians who apply for NCQA's Physician Recognition programs (Managing Your Practice), Aug p 12
 

battling the backlog: new Medicaid provider struggles to clear payment problems, Dec pp 41-43
CIGNA settlement claims. SeeCIGNA HealthCare
don't take any chances on insurance verification and clean claim-filing (Managing Your Practice), Jan p 18
duplicate claims filing is costly (Managing Your Practice), Aug p 12
getting paid fast (Managing Your Practice), Dec p 16
hiring the best biller (Managing Your Practice), Dec p 15
Humana drops WebMD/Envoy for electronic claims or encounters submissions (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 16
McKesson moves to satisfy critics of claims-processing software, Jul p 42
the Medicare carrot and the HIPAA stick [HIPAA-compliant claims] (Managing Your Practice), May p 17
Medicare mammogram codes clarified, Oct p 16
national physician identifier rules set by CMS (Rounds), Mar p 17
new elements for HIPAA Medicare claims (Managing Your Practice), Apr p 12
new Medicare claims submission software (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 16
online consultation billing code set for July (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 15
'pass-through' billing not allowed by UnitedHealthcare (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 16
prompt pay law: use it or lose it (Rounds), Dec p 17
TMA helps with coding compliance (Rounds), Nov p 31
TMA nabs policy victories in AMA House of Delegates (Rounds), Aug p 16
too many edits: TMA looks to simplify claims processing, Jan pp 47-48

Bush, Kerry health plans carry drastically different price tags, Nov p 59
consumers' choice: TMA wants to prevent new law from hurting patients, Mar pp 37-39
the importance of one voice (The AMA View), Jan p 49
quality versus cost: TMA concerned over economic profiling of physicians, Jul pp 39-40
in their laps: Supreme Court agrees to decide whether patients can sue HMOs, Jan pp 39-42
 

battling the backlog: new Medicaid provider struggles to clear payment problems, Dec pp 41-43
cleaning up their act: physicians' complaints about Unicare, PacifiCare drop, Sep pp 47-49
court ruling adds ammo to prompt pay battles, Dec pp 38-39
don't take any chances on insurance verification and clean claim-filing (Managing Your Practice), Jan p 18
easing the burden: federal funds to help offset undocumented residents' care, Oct pp 45-47
foundations of good medicine: settlement of lawsuit with Aetna and CIGNA, Aug pp 34-35
Heritage Physician Network (HPN) settlement reached, Sep p 50
HMOs often back down when ER appeals filed (Rounds), Mar p 20
look out for reimbursement for nursing home residents (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 15
McKesson moves to satisfy critics of claims-processing software, Jul p 42
national physician identifier rules set by CMS (Rounds), Mar p 17
online consultation billing code set for July (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 15
'pass-through' billing not allowed by UnitedHealthcare (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 16
prompt pay law: use it or lose it (Rounds), Dec p 17
review your RVUs (Managing Your Practice), Jul p 15
TMA nabs policy victories in AMA House of Delegates (Rounds), Aug p 16
too many edits: TMA looks to simplify claims processing, Jan pp 47-48
United Healthcare's 'pass-through' billing is meaningless device (Letter), May p 7
 

Governor Perry says liability reforms have profoundly impacted Texas (Rounds), Apr pp 13-14 (photo)
heal the law, then health care (Commentary), May p 9
more good news: TMLT lowers liability rates again, Nov pp 51-53
premiums headed down (Rounds), Apr pp 13-14
relief in sight: Proposition 12 reforms starting to pay off, Oct pp 33-36
shelter from the storm: a guide to buying liability coverage, Apr pp 20-26
tort reform should mean lower insurance premiums, Dr. Allen says (Rounds), Jul pp 19-20 (photo)
types of medical liability insurers operating in Texas, Apr pp 24-25
 

access, attitudes, and concerns of physicians and patients toward e-mail use in health-related communication, Mar pp 50-57
Baylor College of Medicine to use Internet to fight childhood obesity (Rounds), Jan pp 24-25
border health information (MedBytes), May p 64
cancer information (MedBytes), Mar p 64
contents of TMA's Web site (www.texmed.org), Jan p 5, Feb p 5, Mar p 5
fore! golf and tennis resorts (MedBytes), Aug p 72
immunization information (MedBytes), Sep p 80
independent review organizations (MedBytes), Jan p 96
it's time [for your office] to log on, Nov p 56
liability insurance information (MedBytes), Apr p 80
medical collections (MedBytes), Dec p 72
Medicare information (MedBytes), Feb p 68
online consultation billing code set for July (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 15
religion in medicine (MedBytes), Nov p 80
surviving sexual assault (MedBytes), Oct p 72
Web site helps report child abuse and neglect (Rounds), Jan p 24
wired: political pressure accelerating shift to electronic health record, Nov pp 55-58
workers' compensation information (MedBytes), Jul p 72
 

got a match? lawsuit could throw residency match into chaos, Jun pp 43-46
lawmakers are rethinking cuts in graduate medical education, Aug pp 49-52
record number participate in 2004 resident match, Jun p 44
 

ethics of treating family (Managing Your Practice), Dec p 16
professional courtesy, please [in charging for medical records] (Letter), Nov p 5
 

AG stops colon therapy without physician approval (Rounds), Feb p 21
 

endows UT-Houston center (Capsules), Dec p 22
 

AG rejects claim that drug monographs are trade secrets, Jul p 48
AG stops colon therapy without physician approval (Rounds), Feb p 21
an update on the HMO lawsuits, Jun p 41
appeals court upholds workers' comp fee guidelines, Jul p 46
Chief Justice Phillips to step down from Texas Supreme Court, Jun p 36
choose or lose: physicians must be careful in filing CIGNA settlement claims, Sep pp 33-38
CIGNA claims. SeeCIGNA HealthCare
class act certification given to antiracketeering lawsuit, Nov p 52
court ruling adds ammo to prompt pay battles, Dec pp 38-39
doctors as cops article really helped (Letter), Mar p 7
doctors as cops: new law could force physicians to report pregnant drug abusers, Jan pp 28-32
the ERISA roadblock: Supreme Court rules against state HMO lawsuits, Aug pp 31-33
foundations of good medicine: settlement of lawsuit with Aetna and CIGNA, Aug pp 34-35
fraud crackdown: TMA fights against fraud, for due process, Mar pp 29-32
got a match? lawsuit could throw residency match into chaos, Jun pp 43-46
Heritage Physician Network (HPN) settlement reached, Sep p 50
HIPAA privacy violator facing jail time, Oct p 36
the importance of one voice (The AMA View), Jan p 49
lawmaker seeks clarification of law protecting unborn children from drugs, Sep p 38
'lick and stick' scheme costs drug companies (Rounds), Mar p 17
relief in sight: Proposition 12 reforms starting to pay off, Oct pp 33-36
some good advice when terminating patients, Apr p 29
Texas A&M to use race in admissions, Aug p 52
Texas congressman, Lamar Smith, takes on frivolous lawsuits, Aug p 41
Texas doctors applaud ban on ephedra, Jun p 52
in their laps: Supreme Court agrees to decide whether patients can sue HMOs, Jan pp 39-42
three firms sued for alleged Medicaid scheme, Jul p 49
TMA studying Ohio expert witness law, Aug p 32
workers' comp case appealed by TMA (Rounds), Mar p 20
worth the effort: CIGNA list has much-needed claims information, Dec pp 35-38
"you're fired:" terminating patients, Apr pp 27-31
 

connection found between diabetes, kidney disease (Rounds), May pp 24-25
 

CMS announces draft policy for monitoring erythropoietin (Capsules), Sep p 23
 

new TMAF board member (Rounds), Apr p 16 (photo)
 

prevention of relapse to addiction: information for the practitioner, Feb pp 52-61
 

cheers from a fellow grass fan (Letter), Aug p 5
musing on health and grass (Commentary), May pp 11-13
 

the health disparities gap, May pp 28-32
 

encouraging others to act: a conversation with Heather Shipman, Sep pp 60-62
General MacArthur's principles of leadership, Sep p 62
the power of one (Letter), Dec p 5
you are the "they," Sep p 59
 

good-bye, Robin Hood? Texas physicians keep wary eye on school finance debate, Feb pp 35-37
will the sun set? legislative review of licensing boards, Jun pp 33-35
 

achieving greatness [by supporting political action committees] (The AMA View), Jul p 11
baby blues: new law focuses attention on postpartum depression, Jan pp 33-36
BioShield could mean dollars for Texas research, Sep p 45
change is difficult, but necessary (Commentary), Jun p 7
committee post gives Texas congressman, Joe Barton, health care clout, Jul pp 34-38
consider Bush's actions, not words [on Patient Protection Act] (Letter), Nov p 5
consumers' choice: TMA wants to prevent new law from hurting patients, Mar pp 37-39
doctors as cops: new law could force physicians to report pregnant drug abusers, Jan pp 28-32
dueling with diabetes: lawmakers look to rein in illness and costs from diabetes, Oct pp 49-52
fee schedule increased with Medicare Prescription Drug Bill, Apr p 5
HIPAA. SeeHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
how Medicare reform affects you, Feb pp 25-29
the importance of one voice (The AMA View), Jan p 49
lawmaker seeks clarification of law protecting unborn children from drugs, Sep p 38
lawmakers are rethinking cuts in graduate medical education, Aug pp 49-52
Liability Reform
Medicare reform bill leads to reduced drug reimbursement for physicians, Sep p 56
new abortion brochure sparks controversy, Jan p 31
prompt pay law: use it or lose it (Rounds), Dec p 17
putting a price on fat: cost of obesity-related illness could overwhelm health care delivery, Apr pp 45-49
the Stark truth: government tries to make sense of long and complex law, Jun pp 37-38
state leadership turning spotlight on Medicaid reform, Mar pp 23-27
taking calls: EMTALA changes allow simultaneous on-call status, May pp 41-43
Texas congressman, Lamar Smith, takes on frivolous lawsuits, Aug p 41
Texas Health Care Liability Act (THCLA)
TMA lays out Medicaid transformation principles, Mar p 25
understanding Medicare Modernization Act (Managing Your Practice), Oct p 15
Washington house call: physicians seek federal support to improve border health, May pp 33-35
Women's Right to Know Act

dueling with diabetes: lawmakers look to rein in illness and costs from diabetes, Oct pp 49-52
Legislative Budget Board shores up CHIP, Medicaid funding, Oct p 50
political facelift: GOP looks to seize control of Texas congressional delegation, Sep pp 53-56
TMA honors legislators for their work (Rounds), Jun p 21
 

biography, Dec pp 32-33
the Lekish Collection, Dec pp 25-32
 

UT Southwestern study may solve obesity problem, Apr p 48
 

overheard in the doctors' lounge: the cost of safety, Jul p 53
 

study shows seizure drug helps MS patients (Rounds), Feb p 22
 

future fears: medical students antsy about liability climate, Mar pp 33-35
heal the law, then health care (Commentary), May p 9
liability issues still dominate AMA House of Delegates (Rounds), Aug p 15-16
 

tort reform, scope issues top TMA 2005 legislative agenda, Jun p 35
will the sun set? legislative review of licensing boards, Jun pp 33-35
 

biennial registration of physician licenses begins in January (Rounds), Dec p 19
check [the accuracy] of your TSBME listing (Letter), Dec p 5
let's play doctor: new exam measures students' clinical skills, Nov pp 45-48
predicting risk for disciplinary action by a state medical board, Jan pp 84-90
a thankless job: TSBME president reflects on board's accomplishments, Feb pp 39-43
tort reform, scope issues top TMA 2005 legislative agenda, Jun p 35
will the sun set? legislative review of licensing boards, Jun pp 33-35
 

TDH issues listeriosis warning (Capsules), Jul p 32
 

Medicare to cover Methodist Dallas Medical Center transplants (Capsules), Oct pp 23-24
 

TMA expands lobby staff (Rounds), Aug p 17 (photo)
Washington house call: physicians seek federal support to improve border health, May pp 33-35
 

new TMAF board member (Rounds), Apr pp 16-17 (photo)
 

Medicare definition of annual mammogram screening (Managing Your Practice), May p 18
Medicare mammogram codes clarified, Oct p 16
 

consider Bush's actions, not words [on Patient Protection Act] (Letter), Nov p 5
Medicaid HMOs or PCCM?, May pp 37-39
quality versus cost: TMA concerned over economic profiling of physicians, Jul pp 39-40
 

lighting up a controversy: debate over medical marijuana heats up, Sep pp 41-45
TMA Delegates back stem cell research, medical marijuana (Rounds), Jul p 20
 

endows UT-Houston center (Capsules), Dec p 22
 

McKesson moves to satisfy critics of claims-processing software, Jul p 42
 

measles in Mexico puts Texas on alert, Jul p 60
 

AG rejects claim that drug monographs are trade secrets, Jul p 48
AMA delegates debate new approach for Medicare, Medicaid (Rounds), Feb p 18
battling the backlog: new Medicaid provider struggles to clear payment problems, Dec pp 41-43
fraud crackdown: TMA fights against fraud, for due process, Mar pp 29-32
health agency changes worry EMS, Medicaid advocates, Aug pp 37-39
HHSC touts new client outreach plan [application process], Dec p 42
House of Delegates sets policy on TSBME, workers' comp, and Medicaid (Rounds), Nov pp 22, 25
how Texas Medicaid (allegedly) works, May p 38
Legislative Budget Board shores up CHIP, Medicaid funding, Oct p 50
'lick and stick' scheme costs drug companies (Rounds), Mar p 17
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst asks for physicians' help to change health care delivery (Rounds), Nov p 23
Medicaid HMOs or PCCM?, May pp 37-39
national physician identifier rules set by CMS (Rounds), Mar p 17
the poor will be with us always (The AMA View), Mar p 47
the Stark truth: government tries to make sense of long and complex law, Jun pp 37-38
state cracks down on Medicaid fraud, Nov p 53
state leadership turning spotlight on Medicaid reform, Mar pp 23-27
state officials seek $35 billion in health and human services, Dec p 50
tax credits will solve Medicaid (The AMA View), Dec p 13
Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership begins administration of, Jan p 5
three firms sued for alleged Medicaid scheme, Jul p 49
TMA helps with coding compliance (Rounds), Nov p 31
TMA lays out Medicaid transformation principles, Mar p 25
why we need a PDL and how it works (Commentary), Apr p 7
 

TMA helps with coding compliance (Rounds), Nov p 31
 

change is difficult, but necessary (Commentary), Jun p 7
 

medicine meets the digital revolution (Commentary), Dec pp 7-8
wired: political pressure accelerating shift to electronic health record, Nov pp 55-58
 

billing for copies of medical records (Managing Your Practice), May p 18
doctor to doctor transfer of patient records: the HIPAA glitch, Jun pp 39-40
document, document, document (Managing Your Practice), Jan p 17
moving to another state: medical records responsibility (Managing Your Practice), Oct p 16
professional courtesy, please [in charging for medical records] (Letter), Nov p 5
retaining medical records (Managing Your Practice), Apr p 12
wired: political pressure accelerating shift to electronic health record, Nov pp 55-58
 

Prateek Chaudhary named student of year (Rounds), Jul p 23
 

Texas leads the nation in "medically unserved" (Capsules), Jun p 24
 

Bush, Kerry health plans carry drastically different price tags, Nov p 59
county hospitals and regional medical care in Texas: an analysis of out-of-county costs, Jun pp 56-59
feds to help defray EMTALA costs (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 13
panel to study health care, Dec p 48
tax credits will solve Medicaid (The AMA View), Dec p 13
 

AMA delegates debate new approach for Medicare, Medicaid (Rounds), Feb p 18
avoiding improper Medicare payments (Managing Your Practice), Jan p 18
billing for nursing home care, Jul p 16
CMS launches Chronic Care Improvement Program to improve Medicare, Sep p 51
CMS raises payments for Medicare Advantage (Rounds), Mar pp 18-19
computer system problems plague Medicare enrollment (Rounds), May p 25
demonstration program lowers drug costs (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 16
demonstration study of chronically ill patients, Jan p 5
diagnosis code validity being checked (Managing Your Practice), Apr p 12
don't ignore request from Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Operations Center (Managing Your Practice), Feb p 15
Drug Discount Cards
extended repayment plan for Medicare paybacks, Jul p 16
fast-tracking appeals of Medicare HMO decisions (Managing Your Practice), Apr p 11
fee schedule increased with Medicare Prescription Drug Bill, Apr p 5
how Medicare reform affects you, Feb pp 25-29
how TMA helped reform Medicare, Feb p 27
'incident-to' rules clarified in Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Managing Your Practice), Nov p 18
look out for reimbursement for nursing home residents (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 15
mammogram codes clarified, Oct p 16
mammogram screening schedule (Managing Your Practice), May p 18
the Medicare carrot and the HIPAA stick [HIPAA-compliant claims] (Managing Your Practice), May p 17
Medicare fees on TMA's Web site, Mar p 5
Medicare information on the Web (MedBytes), Feb p 68
Medicare participation of TMA survey respondents, Feb p 28
2005 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule CD on the way (Managing Your Practice), Nov p 18
Medicare reform bill leads to reduced drug reimbursement for physicians, Sep p 56
Methodist Dallas Medical Center liver transplants to be covered (Capsules), Oct pp 23-24
national physician identifier rules set by CMS (Rounds), Mar p 17
new elements for HIPAA Medicare claims (Managing Your Practice), Apr p 12
new Medicare claims submission software (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 16
no more grace period for discontinued ICD-9 diagnosis codes (Managing Your Practice), Nov p 17
overpayment rules changed (Managing Your Practice), Oct p 15
patients may seek reimbursement for flu shots, Dec pp 43-44
signatures on orders (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 15
the Stark truth: government tries to make sense of long and complex law, Jun pp 37-38
TMA Delegates stay out of urban vs. rural pay equalization (Rounds), Jul p 22
TMA helps with coding compliance (Rounds), Nov p 31
TMA Medicare seminar: dealing with Medicare (Managing Your Practice), Feb p 16
understanding Medicare Modernization Act (Managing Your Practice), Oct p 15
warning from Medicare on charging for covered benefits (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 13
XLHealth disease management program honored, Dec p 44
 

M.D. Anderson to study Chinese medicine's effect (Rounds), May p 23
 

psychiatric care reaching a crisis (Letter), Aug p 5
 

prevention of relapse to addiction: information for the practitioner, Feb pp 52-61
 

changing old habits: new research center investigates Hispanic nutrition, Apr pp 39-42
 

border health (MedBytes), May p 64
measles in Mexico puts Texas on alert, Jul p 60
Washington house call: physicians seek federal support to improve border health, May pp 33-35
 

coming home (Dispatches from the Front), May p 25
medicine in a combat zone (Dispatches from the Front), Jan p 27
moving to Kuwait (Dispatches from the Front), Mar p 21
saving a child (Dispatches from the Front), Feb p 23
 

the health disparities gap, May pp 28-32
panel says more diversity needed in health care, Nov pp 59-60
predicting risk for disciplinary action by a state medical board, Jan pp 84-90
Texas A&M to use race in admissions, Aug p 52
TMA awards four minority scholarships (Rounds), Jul pp 23-24
what we know and don't know about Asian American health in Texas, Nov pp 64-70
women boost medical school applications (Rounds), Jan p 23
you can observe a lot by watching (The AMA View), May p 45
 

kids make parents fat, Duke study shows (Rounds), May p 22
 

video games may save lives [by improving coordination] (Capsules), Jun p 24
 

motorcycle-related injuries: the high costs of riding, Oct pp 56-63
 

study shows seizure drug helps MS patients (Rounds), Feb p 22
 

study shows seizure drug helps MS patients (Rounds), Feb p 22
 

prevention of relapse to addiction: information for the practitioner, Feb pp 52-61
 

attitudes of primary care physicians and specialists about cancer clinical trials: a survey of Texas physicians, Apr pp 66-72
Baylor researchers testing prostate cancer vaccine (Capsules), Sep p 24
cancer information on the Web (MedBytes), Mar p 64
CD-ROM helps physicians detect skin cancer, Aug p 44
input sought on cancer plan update, Jul p 55
M.D. Anderson to study Chinese medicine's effect (Rounds), May p 23
POEP funding continues (Rounds), Oct p 20
poster educates patients about colorectal cancer (Rounds), Mar p 19
what we know and don't know about Asian American health in Texas, Nov pp 64-70
 

billing for nursing home care, Jul p 16
look out for reimbursement for nursing home residents (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 15
 

changing old habits: new research center investigates Hispanic nutrition, Apr pp 39-42
state, feds try to trim the fat (Rounds), May pp 22-23
Texans still have a lot of learn about nutrition, Jun p 50
 

Baylor College of Medicine to use Internet to fight childhood obesity (Rounds), Jan pp 24-25
being proactive [against obesity and inactivity] (Commentary), Feb p 9
"Building Healthy Families" aims at obesity in Texas, Oct pp 5-6
cover bariatric surgery [with insurance] (Letter), Mar pp 7-8
fat knows no borders (Capsules), Jul p 31
the fattening of America (The AMA View), Apr p 51
how to have a healthy family (Rounds), Dec p 18
kids make parents fat, Duke study shows (Rounds), May p 22
putting a price on fat: cost of obesity-related illness could overwhelm health care delivery, Apr pp 45-49
rats get fat on fake sugar, but scientists debate study's conclusions (Capsules), Sep p 23
small steps not enough to reverse obesity in children (Rounds), Mar p 19
state, feds try to trim the fat (Rounds), May pp 22-23
Texans still have a lot of learn about nutrition, Jun p 50
UT Southwestern study may solve obesity problem, Apr p 48
UT Southwestern to study causes of obesity (Capsules), Dec pp 21-22
 

decision '04: House chooses officers for 2005-2006 (Rounds), Jul p 23
presidents. SeeAllen, Bohn D. ; Bailey, Charles W., Jr. ; Gunby, Robert T., Jr.
 

prevention of relapse to addiction: information for the practitioner, Feb pp 52-61
 

prevention of relapse to addiction: information for the practitioner, Feb pp 52-61
 

Houston study to improve women's orgasms (Capsules), Sep pp 24-25
 

orthopedists get more job offers, Oct p 46
 

cleaning up their act: physicians' complaints about Unicare, PacifiCare drop, Sep pp 47-49
HPN settlement reached with unpaid physicians, Sep p 50
 

kids make parents fat, Duke study shows (Rounds), May p 22
 

clearing the confusion: physicians turn attention to low health literacy concerns, Jun pp 49-51
disease management project looks to improve patients' health, Apr pp 33-36
medicine rediscovers the role of spirituality in health care, Nov pp 38-42
seminar to focus on health literacy, May p 32
you can observe a lot by watching (The AMA View), May p 45
 

delegating prescriptive authority without supervision (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 13
using NPPs in your practice: TMA audio home study course (Rounds), Jun p 20
 

billing for nursing home care, Jul p 16
collecting overdue accounts (Managing Your Practice), Aug p 11
hiring the best biller (Managing Your Practice), Dec p 15
TMA Physician Services can help streamline billing, collections (Rounds), Sep pp 20-21
 

consider Bush's actions, not words [on Patient Protection Act] (Letter), Nov p 5
 

taking calls: EMTALA changes allow simultaneous on-call status, May pp 41-43
 

some good advice when terminating patients, Apr p 29
when a patient won't go away (Managing Your Practice), Jan p 17
where to get advice on terminating patients, Apr p 30
"you're fired:" terminating patients, Apr pp 27-31
 

are "best doctor" lists healthy? (Commentary), Jul pp 7-8
some doctors really are better (Letter), Sep p 7
 

Governor Perry launches fitness round-up, Apr p 46
shakes hands with Dennis Factor after signing of liability reform bill, Apr p 57 (photo)
TMA President Bailey thanks Gov. Perry after winter conference speech, Apr p 13 (photo)
 

AG rejects claim that drug monographs are trade secrets, Jul p 48
demonstration program lowers drug costs (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 16
federal officials warn against fake Canadian drugs, Sep p 44
just say no to helping patients get Canadian drugs, Feb pp 31-33
'lick and stick' scheme costs drug companies (Rounds), Mar p 17
Medicare drug discount cards (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 16
Medicare reform bill leads to reduced drug reimbursement for physicians, Sep p 56
take a card: Medicare drug cards, Jun pp 27-30
three firms sued for alleged Medicaid scheme, Jul p 49
why we need a PDL [for Medicaid] and how it works (Commentary), Apr p 7
 

the Lekish Collection, Dec pp 25-32
 

Chief Justice Phillips to step down from Texas Supreme Court, Jun p 36
 

Governor Perry launches fitness round-up, Apr p 46
 

delegating prescriptive authority without supervision, Jun p 13
 

PHR fund seeks help for physicians in recovery (Rounds), May p 24
 

cancer information on the Web (MedBytes), Mar p 64
POEP funding continues (Rounds), Oct p 20
 

access, attitudes, and concerns of physicians and patients toward e-mail use in health-related communication, Mar pp 50-57
better communication with patients (Managing Your Practice), Nov p 17
communication is key (The AMA View), Nov pp 13-14
ensuring a good office experience (Managing Your Practice), May p 18
the health disparities gap, May pp 28-32
let's play doctor: new exam measures students' clinical skills, Nov pp 45-48
lighting up a controversy: debate over medical marijuana heats up, Sep pp 41-45
returning to the well (From Your President), Jan pp 11-12
some good advice when terminating patients, Apr p 29
when a patient won't go away (Managing Your Practice), Jan p 17
where to get advice on terminating patients, Apr p 30
"you're fired:" terminating patients, Apr pp 27-31
 

the Stark truth: government tries to make sense of long and complex law, Jun pp 37-38
 

attitudes of primary care physicians and specialists about cancer clinical trials: a survey of Texas physicians, Apr pp 66-72
Best Doctor Lists
from collecting ducts to collecting ducks (Commentary), Nov pp 7-8
competence. SeeClinical competence
demographics of physician population presented at winter conference (Rounds), Apr p 16
doctors are the second worst drivers, Jan p 25
doctors as cops: new law could force physicians to report pregnant drug abusers, Jan pp 28-32
ethics of treating family (Managing Your Practice), Dec p 16
future fears: medical students antsy about liability climate, Mar pp 33-35
medicine meets the digital revolution (Commentary), Dec pp 7-8
need a doctor? don't look in the mirror (Capsules), Jun p 23
"no profession more noble," Dr. Allen becomes TMA president, Jul pp 26-28
older doctors fed up, ready to quit (Rounds), Feb pp 20-21
predicting risk for disciplinary action by a state medical board, Jan pp 84-90
returning to the well (From Your President), Jan pp 11-12
taking calls: EMTALA changes allow simultaneous on-call status, May pp 41-43
a thankless job: TSBME president reflects on board's accomplishments, Feb pp 39-43
TMA exhibit highlights women in medicine (Rounds), May p 26
women boost medical school applications (Rounds), Jan p 23
your tie may 'knot' be healthy for your or your patients (Capsules), Aug p 21
 

PBF helps care for our physicians in need (Rounds), Nov pp 29-30
 

attitudes of primary care physicians and specialists about cancer clinical trials: a survey of Texas physicians, Apr pp 66-72
 

foundations of good medicine: settlement of lawsuit with Aetna and CIGNA, Aug pp 34-35
 

CDC gives go-ahead for third dose of pneumococcal vaccine (Capsules), Sep p 23
 

achieving greatness [by supporting political action committees] (The AMA View), Jul p 11
Bush, Kerry health plans carry drastically different price tags, Nov p 59
committee post gives Texas congressman, Joe Barton, health care clout, Jul pp 34-38
consider Bush's actions, not words [on Patient Protection Act] (Letter), Nov p 5
political facelift: GOP looks to seize control of Texas congressional delegation, Sep pp 53-56
Texas congressman, Lamar Smith, takes on frivolous lawsuits, Aug p 41
TEXPAC endorses Congressman Stenholm, Aug p 40
TEXPAC endorses two Republicans, Oct p 53
TEXPAC scores big in primary runoff elections, Jun p 36
a tough choice [in Texas congressional elections] (Letter), Nov p 5
 

smoky bars worse that streets (Capsules), Nov p 33
 

connection found between diabetes, kidney disease (Rounds), May pp 24-25
 

closer monitoring of potassium in hypertension patients urged (Capsules), Oct p 24
 

MDD improves when UT Southwestern guidelines used (Capsules), Sep p 25
 

Aetna mammography codes and TRS-Care changes (Managing Your Practice), Feb p 15
avoiding improper Medicare payments (Managing Your Practice), Jan p 18
better communication with patients (Managing Your Practice), Nov p 17
billing for copies of medical records (Managing Your Practice), May p 18
billing for nursing home care (Managing Your Practice), Jul p 16
CMS revises 'incident-to' rules (Managing Your Practice), Nov p 18
coding for claims. SeeInsurance Claim Reporting
collecting overdue accounts (Managing Your Practice), Aug p 11
DEA narcotics license renewal form online (Managing Your Practice), Jul p 16
dealing with unemployment compensation (Managing Your Practice), Aug p 11
delegating prescriptive authority without supervision (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 13
document, document, document (Managing Your Practice), Jan p 17
don't ignore request from Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Operations Center (Managing Your Practice), Feb p 15
don't take any chances on insurance verification and clean claim-filing (Managing Your Practice), Jan p 18
duplicate claims filing is costly (Managing Your Practice), Aug p 12
employee termination: you can't be too careful (Managing Your Practice), Nov p 18
EMTALA's exceptions for not responding to hospital emergency department (Managing Your Practice), Jan p 18
ensuring a good office experience (Managing Your Practice), May p 18
ethics of treating family (Managing Your Practice), Dec p 16
fast-tracking appeals of Medicare HMO decisions (Managing Your Practice), Apr p 11
feds to help defray EMTALA costs (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 13
financial disclosure required for workers' compensation participation (Managing Your Practice), Oct p 15
getting paid fast (Managing Your Practice), Dec p 16
Harvard to offer joint MD, MBA degree (Capsules), Jul p 31
hiring the best biller (Managing Your Practice), Dec p 15
Humana drops WebMD/Envoy for electronic claims or encounters submissions (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 16
it's time [for your office] to log on, Nov p 56
look out for reimbursement for nursing home residents (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 15
mammogram screening schedule (Managing Your Practice), May p 18
the Medicare carrot and the HIPAA stick (Managing Your Practice), May p 17
Medicare changes the overpayment rules (Managing Your Practice), Oct p 15
Medicare demonstration program lowers drug costs (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 16
Medicare drug discount cards (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 16
Medicare is checking diagnosis code validity (Managing Your Practice), Apr p 12
Medicare paybacks: extended repayment plan (Managing Your Practice), Jul p 16
2005 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule CD is on the way (Managing Your Practice), Nov p 18
Medicare requirement for signatures on orders (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 15
moving to another state: medical records responsibility (Managing Your Practice), Oct p 16
new elements for HIPAA Medicare claims (Managing Your Practice), Apr p 12
new Medicare claims submission software (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 16
no more grace period for discontinued Medicare ICD-9 diagnosis codes (Managing Your Practice), Nov p 17
online consultation billing code set for July (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 15
'pass-through' billing not allowed by UnitedHealthcare (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 16
retaining medical records (Managing Your Practice), Apr p 12
retroactive payments for CHIP mental health and substance abuse services (Managing Your Practice), Feb p 16
review your RVUs (Managing Your Practice), Jul p 15
rules for advertising (Managing Your Practice), Dec p 15
stronger practice options with TMA Physician Services (Managing Your Practice), Feb p 16
TMA helps with coding compliance (Rounds), Nov p 31
TMA Medicare seminar: dealing with Medicare (Managing Your Practice), Feb p 16
TMA Physician Services weighs in for new practice, Jul p 41
TWCC's Approved Doctor List (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 14
understanding Medicare Modernization Act (Managing Your Practice), Oct p 15
UnitedHealthcare offers discount to physicians who apply for NCQA's Physician Recognition programs (Managing Your Practice), Aug p 12
updating office policy and procedure manual (Managing Your Practice), Nov p 17
using NPPs in your practice: TMA audio home study course (Rounds), Jun p 20
warning from Medicare on charging for covered benefits (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 13
wasteful tasks raise doctors' administrative costs (Capsules), Dec p 21
when a patient won't go away (Managing Your Practice), Jan p 17
when to test for drugs or alcohol (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 14
 

cheap or good: physicians fear which choice insurers will make, Aug pp 24-29
 

baby blues: new law focuses attention on postpartum depression, Jan pp 33-36
doctors as cops article really helped (Letter), Mar p 7
doctors as cops: new law could force physicians to report pregnant drug abusers, Jan pp 28-32
interim study to examine alcohol and drug use during pregnancy, Jan p 32
lawmaker seeks clarification of law protecting unborn children from drugs, Sep p 38
pediatricians can help, too [with postpartum depression] (Letter), Mar p 7
 

the health disparities gap, May pp 28-32
 

change is difficult, but necessary (Commentary), Jun p 7
DEA narcotics license renewal form online, Jul p 16
delegating prescriptive authority without supervision, Jun p 13
federal officials warn against fake Canadian drugs, Sep p 44
just say no to helping patients get Canadian drugs, Feb pp 31-33
 

Medicaid HMOs or PCCM?, May pp 37-39
 

attitudes of primary care physicians and specialists about cancer clinical trials: a survey of Texas physicians, Apr pp 66-72
risk assessment practices of Texas private practitioners for sexually transmitted diseases, Jun pp 60-64
 

predicting risk for disciplinary action by a state medical board, Jan pp 84-90
 

medicine meets the digital revolution (Commentary), Dec pp 7-8
"no profession more noble," Dr. Allen becomes TMA president, Jul pp 26-28
older doctors fed up, ready to quit (Rounds), Feb pp 20-21
returning to the well (From Your President), Jan pp 11-12
 

Baylor researchers testing prostate cancer vaccine (Capsules), Sep p 24
 

ads cause teens to buckle up (Capsules), Jul p 32
 

psychiatric care reaching a crisis (Letter), Aug p 5
 

overview of postpartum mood disorders, Jan p 35
 

being proactive [against obesity and inactivity] (Commentary), Feb p 9
border health (MedBytes), May p 64
"Building Healthy Families" aims at obesity in Texas, Oct pp 5-6
clearing the confusion: physicians turn attention to low health literacy concerns, Jun pp 49-51
dueling with diabetes: lawmakers look to rein in illness and costs from diabetes, Oct pp 49-52
flu needs more attention, Jul p 58
how to have a healthy family (Rounds), Dec p 18
mad cow mania: despite hype, Americans have no beef with food supply, Mar pp 41-44
measles in Mexico puts Texas on alert, Jul p 60
more "good" news on American health front (Capsules), Jul p 32
October surprise: why the flu bug hit Texas, United States early and hard, Feb pp 45-47
physicians urged to be alert for chickenpox in vaccinated kids, Aug pp 43-46
putting a price on fat: cost of obesity-related illness could overwhelm health care delivery, Apr pp 45-49
the SARS time bomb: public health officials say it might go off again, Jul pp 57-59
state, feds try to trim the fat (Rounds), May pp 22-23
TDH issues listeriosis warning (Capsules), Jul p 32
Texans still have a lot of learn about nutrition, Jun p 50
Texas doctors applaud ban on ephedra, Jun p 52
TMA, state health officials team up to boost immunization rates, Jun p 51
vaccinate yourself: push is on to immunize health care workers against flu, Oct pp 39-43
Washington house call: physicians seek federal support to improve border health, May pp 33-35
weapons of mass inoculations: immunizations are powerful tools in arms race against disease, Sep pp 26-31
 

cheap or good: physicians fear which choice insurers will make, Aug pp 24-29
foundations of good medicine: settlement of lawsuit with Aetna and CIGNA, Aug pp 34-35
health care reports on TMA's Web site, Feb p 5
the health disparities gap, May pp 28-32
quality versus cost: TMA concerned over economic profiling of physicians, Jul pp 39-40
speaker tells conference attendees good care equals good business (Rounds), Apr p 15
UnitedHealthcare offers discount to physicians who apply for NCQA's Physician Recognition programs (Managing Your Practice), Aug p 12
 

cheers from a fellow grass fan (Letter), Aug p 5
musing on health and grass (Commentary), May pp 11-13
 

how to screen your patients for sexual assault, Oct p 30
sexual assault article helpful (Letter), Dec p 5
silent victims: physicians can help detect unreported sexual assaults, Oct pp 26-30
surviving sexual assault (MedBytes), Oct p 72
 

fore! golf and tennis resorts on the Web (MedBytes), Aug p 72
impact of community efforts to promote helmet use among Central Texas children engaged in four types of wheel-related leisure activities, Aug pp 56-62
 

county hospitals and regional medical care in Texas: an analysis of out-of-county costs, Jun pp 56-59
psychiatric care reaching a crisis (Letter), Aug p 5
 

review your RVUs (Managing Your Practice), Jul p 15
 

death by religion, Nov p 43
information on the Web (MedBytes), Nov p 80
medicine rediscovers the role of spirituality in health care, Nov pp 38-42
 

a review of the IOM report on mold, Dec pp 55-57
the SARS time bomb: public health officials say it might go off again, Jul pp 57-59
 

from collecting ducts to collecting ducks (Commentary), Nov pp 7-8
 

TMA expands lobby staff (Rounds), Aug p 17 (photo)
 

the medical cost of high serum cholesterol in Harris County, Texas, May pp 50-53
predicting risk for disciplinary action by a state medical board, Jan pp 84-90
risk assessment practices of Texas private practitioners for sexually transmitted diseases, Jun pp 60-64
 

home study programs from TMA, Jan p 5
 

Newsmakers, May p 15
Texans lasso AMA leadership spots (Rounds), Aug p 15
 

county hospitals and regional medical care in Texas: an analysis of out-of-county costs, Jun pp 56-59
 

ads cause teens to buckle up (Capsules), Jul p 32
ask the patients [about blood safety] (Letter), Mar p 8
change is difficult, but necessary (Commentary), Jun p 7
just say no to helping patients get Canadian drugs, Feb pp 31-33
worth the cost? need for new blood safety tests is questioned, Jan pp 43-45
 

got a match? lawsuit could throw residency match into chaos, Jun pp 43-46
 

Newsmakers, Aug p 7 (photo)
urges improved immunization (Rounds), Apr pp 14-15 (photo)
 

good-bye, Robin Hood? Texas physicians keep wary eye on school finance debate, Feb pp 35-37
state, feds try to trim the fat (Rounds), May pp 22-23
 

Harvard to offer joint MD, MBA degree (Capsules), Jul p 31
Texas A&M to use race in admissions, Aug p 52
TMA provides funds for medical school scholarships, Jan p 26
women boost medical school applications (Rounds), Jan p 23
 

named dean at UT Houston, Aug p 50 (photo)
 

ads cause teens to buckle up (Capsules), Jul p 32
 

need a doctor? don't look in the mirror (Capsules), Jun p 23
 

bacterium behind flu vaccine shortage, Dec p 53
 

the SARS time bomb: public health officials say it might go off again, Jul pp 57-59
 

House of Delegates reviews report on determining if teen sex activity constitutes abuse (Rounds), Nov pp 22-23
 

how to screen your patients for sexual assault, Oct p 30
sexual assault article helpful (Letter), Dec p 5
silent victims: physicians can help detect unreported sexual assaults, Oct pp 26-30
surviving sexual assault (MedBytes), Oct p 72
wei ji: violence is major public health crisis (The AMA View), Oct p 13
 

risk assessment practices of Texas private practitioners for sexually transmitted diseases, Jun pp 60-64
 

encouraging others to act: a conversation with Heather Shipman, Sep pp 60-62
the power of one (Letter), Dec p 5
Texans lasso AMA leadership spots (Rounds), Aug p 15
 

impact of community efforts to promote helmet use among Central Texas children engaged in four types of wheel-related leisure activities, Aug pp 56-62
 

billing for nursing home care, Jul p 16
look out for reimbursement for nursing home residents (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 15
 

sunburn risk factors at Galveston beaches, Jul pp 62-65
 

CD-ROM helps physicians detect skin cancer, Aug p 44
 

high school smoking drops, middle school stays the same (Rounds), Feb p 20
smoky bars worse that streets (Capsules), Nov p 33
 

epidemiology of snakebites reported to poison centers in Texas from 1998 through 2002, Sep pp 64-70
 

health agency changes worry EMS, Medicaid advocates, Aug pp 37-39
HHSC touts new client outreach plan [application process], Dec p 42
state officials seek $35 billion in health and human services, Dec p 50
 

the health disparities gap, May pp 28-32
 

McKesson moves to satisfy critics of claims-processing software, Jul p 42
 

AMGA survey shows specialists' income grows, Oct p 48
future fears: medical students antsy about liability climate, Mar pp 33-35
orthopedists get more job offers, Oct p 46
predicting risk for disciplinary action by a state medical board, Jan pp 84-90
rules for advertising (Managing Your Practice), Dec p 15
 

medicine rediscovers the role of spirituality in health care, Nov pp 38-42
 

M.D. Anderson researcher receives distinguished professor award, Aug p 46
 

the Stark truth: government tries to make sense of long and complex law, Jun pp 37-38
 

hope or horror? Texas physicians choose hope in backing therapeutic cloning, Jul pp 51-52
stem cell numbers questioned (Letter), Nov p 5
stem cell research is unnecessary (Letter), Sep p 8
stem cell research is wrong (Letter), Sep pp 7-8
TMA Delegates back stem cell research, medical marijuana (Rounds), Jul p 20
 

broken bones often lead to stress disorder (Capsules), Aug p 21
 

high school smoking drops, middle school stays the same (Rounds), Feb p 20
state, feds try to trim the fat (Rounds), May pp 22-23
 

clinical skills testing center opens in Houston, Nov p 48
future fears: medical students antsy about liability climate, Mar pp 33-35
let's play doctor: new exam measures students' clinical skills, Nov pp 45-48
Prateek Chaudhary named student of year (Rounds), Jul p 23
returning to the well (From Your President), Jan pp 11-12
scholarships available for Houston medical students (Rounds), Aug p 18
Texas A&M to use race in admissions, Aug p 52
TMA awards four minority scholarships (Rounds), Jul pp 23-24
TMA provides funds for medical school scholarships, Jan p 26
women boost medical school applications (Rounds), Jan p 23
 

when to test for drugs or alcohol (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 14
 

doctors as cops article really helped (Letter), Mar p 7
doctors as cops: new law could force physicians to report pregnant drug abusers, Jan pp 28-32
interim study to examine alcohol and drug use during pregnancy, Jan p 32
lawmaker seeks clarification of law protecting unborn children from drugs, Sep p 38
prevention of relapse to addiction: information for the practitioner, Feb pp 52-61
when to test for drugs or alcohol (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 14
 

adolescent suicide decreases; hanging replaces guns (Capsules), Aug p 22
 

sunburn risk factors at Galveston beaches, Jul pp 62-65
 

the ERISA roadblock: Supreme Court rules against state HMO lawsuits, Aug pp 31-33
in their laps: Supreme Court agrees to decide whether patients can sue HMOs, Jan pp 39-42
 

video games may save lives [by improving coordination] (Capsules), Jun p 24
 

surgery may fix sweaty palms (Rounds), Jan pp 25-26
 

tax credits will solve Medicaid (The AMA View), Dec p 13
 

good-bye, Robin Hood? Texas physicians keep wary eye on school finance debate, Feb pp 35-37
 

FDA okays chip implants [for medical history] (Capsules), Dec p 21
medicine meets the digital revolution (Commentary), Dec pp 7-8
wired: political pressure accelerating shift to electronic health record, Nov pp 55-58
 

FDA okays chip implants [for medical history] (Capsules), Dec p 21
 

fore! golf and tennis resorts on the Web (MedBytes), Aug p 72
 

to use race in admissions, Aug p 52
 

input sought on cancer plan update, Jul p 55
 

Baylor, Texas Children's tops in NIH funding, Jul p 55
 

health agency changes worry EMS, Medicaid advocates, Aug pp 37-39
Office of Border Health (MedBytes), May p 64
 

health agency changes worry EMS, Medicaid advocates, Aug pp 37-39
HHSC touts new client outreach plan [application process], Dec p 42
state officials seek $35 billion in health and human services, Dec p 50
 

the Medicare carrot and the HIPAA stick [HIPAA-compliant claims] (Managing Your Practice), May p 17
 

battling the backlog: new Medicaid provider struggles to clear payment problems, Dec pp 41-43
begins administration of Medicaid, Jan p 5
 

Annual Report: Texas, the united state of medicine, Apr pp 53-63
Conferences. See also Texas Medical Association--TexMed 2004
Council on Communication (Commentary), Jan pp 13-14
History of Medicine Committee preserves and promotes the history of medicine, Dec p 34
History of Medicine exhibit highlights women in medicine (Rounds), May p 26
House of Delegates
Knowledge Center
lobby staff expanded (Rounds), Aug p 17 (photo)
Medical Student Section, TMA (Rounds), Jul p 23
Membership Dues: your dues dollars at work for you (Rounds), Jan p 24
Officers chosen for 2005-2006 (Rounds), Jul p 23
Physician Health and Rehabilitation (PHR) Assistance Fund seeks help for physicians in recovery (Rounds), May p 24
Physician Services
Presidents. SeeAllen, Bohn D. ; Bailey, Charles W., Jr. ; Gunby, Robert T., Jr.
Texas Medicine.SeeTexas Medicine
TexMed 2004
Web Site. SeeInternet and World Wide Web
 

announces gifts for Be Wise-Immunize program (Rounds), Nov p 29
benefit raises money for health programs (Rounds), Sep p 21
new board members appointed (Rounds), Apr pp 16-17 (photo)
 

thanks, TMAIT (Letter), May p 7
 

independent review organizations (MedBytes), Jan p 96
Medicare information (MedBytes), Feb p 68
 

information on liability insurance (MedBytes), Apr p 80
more good news: TMLT lowers liability rates again, Nov pp 51-53
 

calendar commemorates 100 years of Texas Medicine (Rounds), Jun p 21
format changes (editorial), Jun p 5
 

biennial registration of physician licenses begins in January (Rounds), Dec p 19
check [the accuracy] of your TSBME listing (Letter), Dec p 5
House of Delegates sets policy on TSBME, workers' comp, and Medicaid (Rounds), Nov pp 21-22
medical examiners board shelves hearings fee proposal, Oct p 34
predicting risk for disciplinary action by a state medical board, Jan pp 84-90
President Lee Anderson tells conference attendees TSBME has 'better product' (Rounds), Apr pp 15-16 (photo)
rules for advertising (Managing Your Practice), Dec p 15
a thankless job: TSBME president reflects on board's accomplishments, Feb pp 39-43
TSBME serves physicians, public (Letter), Jan p 9
what do you think of TSBME? (Rounds), May pp 23-24
will the sun set? legislative review of licensing boards, Jun pp 33-35
 

'pirate' physicians fire shots in workers' comp sunset debate, Jul pp 45-48
sunset commission gives TWCC bad review, Jun p 34
sunset panel recommends major workers' comp changes, Dec pp 47-49
will the sun set? legislative review of licensing boards, Jun pp 33-35
 

Chief Justice Phillips to step down, Jun p 36
 

appeals court upholds workers' comp fee guidelines, Jul p 46
disappearing doctors: reverse the TWCC actions (Letter), Feb p 7
'pirate' physicians fire shots in workers' comp sunset debate, Jul pp 45-48
reform to turn workers' compensation into true insurance product (Rounds), Nov p 26
sunset panel recommends major workers' comp changes, Dec pp 47-49
what to do if you're not on TWCC's Approved Doctor List (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 14
workers' compensation information on the Web (MedBytes), Jul p 72
 

achieving greatness [by supporting political action committees] (The AMA View), Jul p 11
endorses Congressman Stenholm, Aug p 40
a reminder to check "TEXPAC" on your 2005 dues (Rounds), Nov p 30
TEXPAC scores big in primary runoff elections, Jun p 36
training retreat set for November, Oct p 53
two Republicans endorsed, Oct p 53
 

the Medicare carrot and the HIPAA stick [HIPAA-compliant claims] (Managing Your Practice), May p 17
 

smoky bars worse that streets (Capsules), Nov p 33
 

the Medicare carrot and the HIPAA stick [HIPAA-compliant claims] (Managing Your Practice), May p 17
Medicare information (MedBytes), Feb p 68
 

feds to help defray EMTALA costs, Jun p 13
 

airline water may make you sick (Capsules), Nov p 33
airport food getting healthier (Rounds), Feb p 21
 

what we know and don't know about Asian American health in Texas, Nov pp 64-70
 

county hospitals and regional medical care in Texas: an analysis of out-of-county costs, Jun pp 56-59
 

dealing with unemployment compensation (Managing Your Practice), Aug p 11
 

cleaning up their act: physicians' complaints about Unicare, PacifiCare drop, Sep pp 47-49
 

'pass-through' billing is meaningless device (Letter), May p 7
'pass-through' billing not allowed by UnitedHealthcare (Managing Your Practice), Mar p 16
 

committee post gives Texas congressman, Joe Barton, health care clout, Jul pp 34-38
 

DEA narcotics license renewal form online, Jul p 16
 

border health (MedBytes), May p 64
measles in Mexico puts Texas on alert, Jul p 60
Washington house call: physicians seek federal support to improve border health, May pp 33-35
 

males: surviving sexual assault (MedBytes), Oct p 72
 

McGovern Foundation endows UT-Houston center (Capsules), Dec p 22
Stanley G. Schultz named dean, Aug p 50 (photo)
 

to study desert fever (Rounds), Jan p 25
 

cancer information on the Web (MedBytes), Mar p 64
M.D. Anderson to study Chinese medicine's effect (Rounds), May p 23
Spitz, Margaret R., researcher receives distinguished professor award, Aug p 46
 

MDD improves when UT Southwestern guidelines used (Capsules), Sep p 25
to study causes of obesity (Capsules), Dec pp 21-22
study hopes to find treatment for Alzheimer's disease (Capsules), Jun p 25
UT Southwestern study may solve obesity problem, Apr p 48
 

county hospitals and regional medical care in Texas: an analysis of out-of-county costs, Jun pp 56-59
 

Baylor researchers testing prostate cancer vaccine (Capsules), Sep p 24
BioShield could mean dollars for Texas research, Sep p 45
CDC gives go-ahead for third dose of pneumococcal vaccine (Capsules), Sep p 23
measles in Mexico puts Texas on alert, Jul p 60
physicians urged to be alert for chickenpox in vaccinated kids, Aug pp 43-46
20th century morbidity of vaccine-preventable diseases, Sep p 31
vaccine-preventable diseases and year of vaccine development or licensure, Sep p 30
weapons of mass inoculations: immunizations are powerful tools in arms race against disease, Sep pp 26-31
 

video games may save lives [by improving coordination] (Capsules), Jun p 24
 

how to screen your patients for sexual assault, Oct p 30
sexual assault article helpful (Letter), Dec p 5
silent victims: physicians can help detect unreported sexual assaults, Oct pp 26-30
surviving sexual assault (MedBytes), Oct p 72
wei ji: violence is major public health crisis (The AMA View), Oct p 13
 

airline water may make you sick (Capsules), Nov p 33
 

Humana drops WebMD/Envoy for electronic claims or encounters submissions (Managing Your Practice), Sep p 16
 

TMA expands lobby staff (Rounds), Aug p 17 (photo)
 

death by religion, Nov p 43
 

diet drinks help women avoid diabetes (Capsules), Aug p 22
Houston study to improve women's orgasms (Capsules), Sep pp 24-25
predicting risk for disciplinary action by a state medical board, Jan pp 84-90
Texas ranks near the bottom in women's health (Capsules), Jul p 31
TMA exhibit highlights women in medicine (Rounds), May p 26
women boost medical school applications (Rounds), Jan p 23
 

from collecting ducts to collecting ducks (Commentary), Nov pp 7-8
 

appeals court upholds workers' comp fee guidelines, Jul p 46
disappearing doctors: reverse the TWCC actions (Letter), Feb p 7
financial disclosure required for workers' compensation participation, Oct p 15
House of Delegates sets policy on TSBME, workers' comp, and Medicaid (Rounds), Nov p 22
information on the Web (MedBytes), Jul p 72
reform to turn workers' compensation into true insurance product (Rounds), Nov p 26
sunset panel recommends major workers' comp changes, Dec pp 47-49
what to do if you're not on TWCC's Approved Doctor List (Managing Your Practice), Jun p 14
workers' comp case appealed by TMA (Rounds), Mar p 20
 

taking calls: EMTALA changes allow simultaneous on-call status, May pp 41-43
 

broken bones often lead to stress disorder (Capsules), Aug p 21
motorcycle-related injuries: the high costs of riding, Oct pp 56-63
spectrum of ocular trauma at an urban county hospital, Dec pp 60-63
 

applauds as Dr. Phil Berry receives Distinguished Service Award, Jul p 21 (photo)
welcomes Senator Hutchison to House of Delegates, Jul p 22 (photo)
 

CMS launches Chronic Care Improvement Program to improve Medicare, Sep p 51
disease management project looks to improve patients' health, Apr pp 33-36
XLHealth disease management program honored, Dec p 44