Recently added articles from AMT Events:
AMT received the following message from President George Bush dated March 28, 2007.(American Medical Technologists)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... 'I send greetings to those observing National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. Across our Nation, medical laboratory professionals are meeting the needs of the sick and injured and bringing hope to patients and their loved ones. National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is an ...
President's comments.(American Medical Technologist)
Jun 01, 2007; Baker, Charles ... Fellow Members: As you read this message, final preparations are being completed for AMT's 69th Annual Convention in Orlando at Disney's Dolphin Resort. I hope to see you in Florida as you join in the fun, excitement, and more than 30 workshops and seminars. One of ...
Lab coalition gears up for local grassroots campaigns to repeal competitive bidding demo.(government news)(Clinical Laboratory Coalition)
Jun 01, 2007; McCarty, Michael N. ... As the East Coast shook the final icicles off a late end to winter, the Clinical Laboratory Coalition learned that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) had finally signed off on the competitive bidding demonstration design crafted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ...
Fixing physician payment formula presents huge, expensive challenge for Congress.(government news)
Jun 01, 2007; McCarty, Michael N. ... It doesn't matter whether you're Democrat or Republican, liberal, conservative, or middle-of-the-road. Everyone on Capitol Hill agrees on one thing: the healthcare issue that dwarfs all others in the 110th Congress is how to fix the Medicare formula for setting physician payments. ...
Reps. English and Green reintroduce specimen collection fee legislation.(government news)(Phil English and Gene Green)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007; McCarty, Michael N. ... Congressmen Phil English (R-PA) and Gene Green (DTX) have reintroduced a bill to provide an inflation update to the Medicare specimen collection fee. The so-called "draw fee" has been frozen at $3.00 since its inception in 1984. It has never been adjusted even for inflation, let alone the ...
CAP and ACLA seek to delay move to single ABN form.(government news)(College of American Pathologists and American Clinical Laboratory Association)(Advance Beneficiary Notice)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007; McCarty, Michael N. ... The American Clinical Laboratory Association and the College of American Pathologists have asked CMS to delay elimination of the lab-specific Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) form currently used to notify patients that Medicare is unlikely to cover a particular service. CMS presently uses ...
The formation of the American hospital before the twentieth century: 1st Place Winner AMT 2007 Feature Writing Contest.
Jun 01, 2007; Brownson, Kenneth C. ... Abstract When the first settlers came to America, the entire healthcare system consisted of what arrived with them on ship and what they could harvest from the field. The only buildings were those built by the Native Americans. There were no university educated doctors, no ...
Communication: the key to better relationships.
Jun 01, 2007; Brown, Paul C. ... 2nd Place Winner AMT 2007 Feature Writing Contest In this technological advanced age and access to some of the most sophisticated instrumentation, we still are faced with the age old problem of a lack of communication. If you want to gain leverage over your opponent, just cause ...
The business of kindness--part 3 building leadership character traits: using kindness as a driver in business is a proactive approach aimed at enhancing the health and sustainability of the people within our organizations; the influence of a leader in creating this positive and sustainable culture cannot be underestimated.
Jun 01, 2007; McIvor, Olivia ... In previous articles [that appeared in AMT Events in March, 2007, and September, 2006], I discussed using kindness as a core value and driver. Leadership is earned Leadership is not the right of being born into the role because of tenure or being in the right place ...
United we stand--divided we fall.(rma update)
Jun 01, 2007; Hancock, Susanna M. ... As I pondered a topic for our quarterly article of the AMT Events, my thoughts turned to all our new graduates from our local high schools, vocational schools, and regional colleges. All have just walked down the aisle to the familiar "Pomp and Circumstance" march, while their families ...
In memoriam.(Obituary)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Clarence Benge, MT, Dayton, TX, certified in 1964, died April 5, 2007 John Cope Abbott, MT, Bedford, MA, ...
Uniformed services.(American Medical Technologists National Convention)
Jun 01, 2007; Gallon, Hattie ... All of the long, cold days and nights are going away, and it's time to start planning for your summer. Sure hope that attending the AMT National Convention is included in your plans. All members should have received their programs for Orlando by now. According to the program, there will be ...
Central Plains (Kansas, Nebraska).(state societies)(American Medical Technologists)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The spring meetings were held March 10, 2007, in Lincoln, NE. Among the topics presented were "Drug Use in the Workplace," Alternative Medicine--review of Current Therapies," and "ABO-Rh ...
Georgia.(state societies)(American Medical Technologists)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The spring meeting was held April 20-21 in East Ridge, TN. the program is available on the state website www.gssamt.org. The fall meeting is TBA ....
Illinois.(state societies)(American Medical Technologists)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The spring board meeting was held March 25. There was recognition of National Medical Lab Professionals Week; there was a press release for the spring educational program, 80 people signed up so far. A discussion was held about possible student contests to encourage communication with ...
Michigan.(state societies)(American Medical Technologists)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The board me in Frankenmuth on April 21. The addition to the bylaws was passed and approved by the Judiciary Councillor. The next business and scientific meetings ...
New Jersey.(state societies)(American Medical Technologists)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The board of directors met March 24 in Bellmawr, NJ. Among other items on the agenda was a critique of the previous scientific meeting. Participants were pleased with the program. The next ...
Utah.(state societies)(American Medical Technologists)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The last board meeting was held May 5 in Salt Lake city. The last business meeting and spring seminar was held on April 21. There were 20 people in attendance at the seminar. Topics included "Concepts of Pelvic Pain," Obstetrics/Gynecology in Africa," and Cancer Treatments." The new state ...
West Virginia.(state societies)(American Medical Technologists)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The spring meeting was ...
Frank W. Horovitz.(people)(Correction notice)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The following 60 year member was inadvertently omitted from previous ...