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Hospital Express Concern Over Further IME Cuts

NRMP Turns 50

Malpractice Insurance Is a Growing Concern for Academic Medical Centers

Managing Editor
Scott Harris
sharris@aamc.org

Staff Writer
Elissa Fuchs
efuchs@aamc.org

AAMC Reporter: July 2002

NRMP Turns 50

In 1952, medical school seniors seeking residency training programs were a hot commodity for program directors anxious to fill empty slots. More >>

residents

Striking a Match: Using punch cards processed through an IBM machine, students and officials determine the results of an early Match.

Hospitals Express Concern Over Further IME Cuts

Unless Congress acts this year, Medicare special payments to teaching hospitals will be reduced by 15 percent in FY 2003. More >>

The Price to Practice: Malpractice Insurance Is a Growing Concern for Academic Medical Centers

Academic medical centers struggle to keep pace with soaring malpractice coverage. More >>

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In this Issue:

Viewpoint:
Confronting Chronic Neglect: Training Health Professionals on Family Violence; by Richard D. Krugman, M.D., Dean,University of Colorado School of Medicine

A Word from the President:
Protecting Our Nation's Health Care

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