June 2013 “Physicians can’t rely on the telephone or the Internet in every situation.” Page 16 39


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ALSO 2 TEXAS MEDICINE June 2013 51 MATT RAINWATERS; JIM LINCOLN


ACOs, Texas style Medical Economics: Rules allow “health care collaboratives.” BY AMY LYNN SORREL


Payback possible Practice Management: Auditor checks meaningful use fees. BY CRYSTAL ZUZEK


Investing in prevention Quality: TMA releases new quality improvement tool. BY AMY LYNN SORREL


Bad air day Public Health: Report details power plant dangers. BY CRYSTAL ZUZEK


Magic number Medical Education: Resident work-hour limits raise doubts. BY AMY LYNN SORREL


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