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Tai chi for fibromyalgia Wang et al conducted a single-blind, randomized trial to assess whether tai chi benefits fibromyalgia patients. Tai chi was compared... more...

AHRQ Effective Healthcare Program Announcement on Bariatric Surgery

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Effective Health Care Program is pleased to announce that key questions have been proposed for the... more...

Coffee with Coker

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AirMed Testimonials

Join SMA Now and receive a complimentary individual membership to AirMed and access to the discounted SMA Family Option upgrade. See what others have... more...

View Leadership Modules on MedEd On-Demand

Gain invaluable knowledge from experienced leaders by using SMA™s MedEd On-Demand Library.  See the available leadership modules by visiting the SMA... more...

Leadership Training

SMA is committed to developing young physician leaders by offering live educational conferences.  Chief and Senior Residents are encouraged to attend... more...

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Events

February, 2011 CME Cruise to the Hawaiian Islands

Winter Conference on Issues in Women’s Health February 5-12, 2011 A CME Cruise to the Hawaiian Islands Aboard the Norwegian Cruise Lines ms Pride... more...

March, 2011 CME Cruise to the Mexican Riviera

Pharmacotherapy Update 2011:  Focus on Newly FDA Approved Medications, Safety Information and New Information on Older Medications   March 5-12, 2011  A... more...

December, 2010 CME Cruise to the Western Caribbean

Pulmonary Medicine Review: Pearls for Improved Practice   7-Day CME Cruise to the Western Caribbean To Ring-in the New Year Aboard Holland Americas ms... more...

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Practice Management

Coffee with Coker

A FREE educational webinar on ICD-10 Implementation: Preparing for the Future.

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CMS Level I Compliance to Version 5010 – D.0 Fast Approaching.

Some of the important dates in the implementation process are: Effective Date of the regulation: March 17, 2009 Level I Compliance by: December 31, 2010 Level II Compliance by: December 31, 2011 All covered entities have to be fully compliant on: January 1, 2012

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CMS Help in 5010 and ICD-10 Transitions

Have questions about the Version 5010 and ICD-10 transition?  CMS is here to help!  We have resources for providers, vendors, and payers to prepare for the transition.  Fact sheets available for educating staff and others about the transition include:   The ICD-10 Transition: An Introduction   ICD-10 Basics...

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Press Releases

New NIH website offers easy access to information on bone health

For Immediate Release, Thursday, August 12, 2010, Contact: Trish Reynolds 301-496-8190 A new Web resource providing people with the latest science-based information on bone health and bone disease is available through the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center (NRC).

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Study Finds High Rate of Burnout in Medical Students

By Third Year of Medical School, Over 40 Percent Are Burned Out Philadelphia, Pa. (August 3, 2010) – More than 40 percent of third-year medical students have symptoms of moderate to severe burnout, according to a study in the August Southern Medical Journal, official journal of the Southern Medical Association. The...

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Could Saw Palmetto Cause Acute Pancreatitis?

Second Case Report Links Popular Herbal Treatment to Pancreatitis Philadelphia, Pa. July, 2010 – The herbal medication saw palmetto—widely used as an “alternative” treatment for prostate problems—may be a cause of acute pancreatitis, reports the July Southern Medical Journal, official journal of the...

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Simple Steps Could Prevent Many Swimming Pool Deaths

Problems with Pool Maintenance and Lifeguards Contribute to Fatal Drownings Study Finds Philadelphia, Pa. July, 2010 – Correcting problems like cloudy water and inattentive lifeguards could prevent many drowning deaths in swimming pools, according to a study in the July Southern Medical Journal, official journal...

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Southern Medical Association Takes Position on Breast Cancer Screening

Birmingham, Alabama As an organization that has historically championed the well being of patients by advocating for physician patient relationships which ensure optimal patient care and well being, the Southern Medical Association (SMA)* urges caution in the development, interpretation, and presentation of guidelines...

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