By operating San Bernardino's La Salle Medical Associates, Albert Arteaga, MD, is following his father's advice to look out for the less fortunate.

Physicians and consultants reveal six priorities when it comes to recruiting a partner.

On Nov. 1, the Ventura County Medical Association presented Gerald L. Murphy, MD, a Simi Valley obstetrician/gynecologist, with the Charles M. Hair, MD, Award for Outstanding Contributions to Organized Medicine.

It's December. That means it's the perfect time to take stock of the year and add up the tangible benefits provided to Ventura County Medical Association members.

The Unforgettables Foundation will host its annual "Lights for Little Lives Memory Walk" on Dec. 31, 2005, in Loma Linda.

In our quest to create a perfect holiday season for our families, let's not forget the children living in our communities who only become visible when we see them in our hospitals and clinics.

Awards are presented to Rebecca J. Patchin, MD, Robert L. Duncanson, MD, and Mark T. Williams

On Nov. 5, at the American Medical Association Interim Meeting in Dallas, Dolores L. Green, executive director of the Riverside County Medical Association, received the Medical Executive Meritorious Achievement Award.

Although it seems like my year as president of the Riverside County Medical Association just began, it is ending this month. I would like to thank all the members for their unconditional support.

Through SB 1325, the California Medical Association fought and won the right for a medical staff to have a legal identity. SB 1325 enshrined in law the principles of medical staff self-governance. Yet do we have the will to stand up and fight for the principles of SB 1325?

Like Paul Revere riding the streets of Boston warning about the arrival of British troops, this article is meant to shout to all physicians, "Part D is coming, Part D is coming." Consider the message fair notice to get educated about the changes to the Medicare program and what they mean for patients and providers.

Doctors for Medical Liability Reform launched a new, interactive, nationwide grassroots education and advocacy campaign dedicated to ending medical lawsuit abuse.

The first-of-a-kind event gives physicians a chance to network and build camaraderie.

A new federal program will reimburse physicians and hospitals for emergency and on-call care provided to undocumented immigrants.

The Los Angeles County Medical Association Alliance landed two prominent positions on the California Medical Association Alliance board for 2006-07.

The Supreme Court upheld the July decision of the Court of Appeals, Second Appellate District, stating that LA County unlawfully removed benefits from physicians.

In the final installment of the series, meet Andre Berger, MD, and learn about the operation of Beverly Hills-based Rejuvalife Vitality Institute.

Physicians can look forward to an easier disease reporting process through a new WEB-CMR system.

Physicians nationwide scored another win in October when Humana Inc. reached a $40 million settlement in the ongoing RICO lawsuit.

Physicians say the reformed program delays treatment and negatively impacts patient care.

Mark Horton, MD * Robert J. Rogers, MD * Michael F. McGuire, MD * Donald Blackman, MD

A small survey of California and Dutch doctors reveals gender-based conflicts in medicine.

Physicians don't have to get sued to get smart about malpractice liability. Riverside and San Bernardino County doctors are learning by doing case reviews. And many physicians are gaining insight about the role their staffs play in lawsuits. When it comes to malpractice, knowledge is power.

Two physicians speak out against medical spa marketing article and another doctor discusses diagnosis codes and unintended consequences.