October 2011


“Physicians can run into problems if they treat family members or employees and don’t keep a record of it.” Page 33


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ALSO 2 TEXAS MEDICINE October 2011 33 JIM LINCOLN; PAUL BRADBURY / GETTY IMAGES


Drug shortage Public Health: Supply problems endanger patients. BY CRYSTAL CONDE


Treating your own Practice Management: It’s legal, but it can be risky. BY CRYSTAL CONDE


Getting coverage Medical Economics: Preexisting conditions covered. BY KEN ORTOLON


Legal backup Law: TMA, AMA support physicians who sue. BY CRYSTAL CONDE


Managing Medicaid Legislative Affairs: New law expands Medicaid HMOs. BY KEN ORTOLON


7 LETTERS 13 NEWSMAKERS 59 COMMENTARY 62 INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS 64 PORTRAIT


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