November 2013


“Texas built up the women’s health care safety net over the course of 40 years but tore it down in just two years.” Page 20


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ALSO 2 TEXAS MEDICINE November 2013


Protecting patients, society Law: State mental health hold law “antiquated.” BY CRYSTAL ZUZEK


Feeding the physician pipeline Medical Education: TMA forum promotes GME expansion. BY AMY LYNN SORREL


TMA vs. Cigna Medical Economics: Cigna policy draws TMA challenge. BY AMY LYNN SORREL


Good communication Practice Management: State, federal laws must be followed. BY CRYSTAL ZUZEK


37 STEVE LEVINE; BRETT BUCHANAN


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