Y2k.. The saga continues.. <long post>
This was just a recent topic, so I thought you guys and gals
would appreciate this.
Since this was apparently e-mailed it to all 675,000 docs in
the US, it seems that someone is taking the issue seriously.
Regards, Gregory.
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From: AMAAnnounce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Y2K update for physicians from the AMA
Date: Wed, 03 Mar 1999 16:34:35 -0600
Following the release of a special U.S. Senate Y2K report on March 2,
headlines in newspapers across the country focused attention on the
Y2K problem and its effect on the medical profession.
The AMA is sending this special bulletin today to you to let you know
that we have been addressing this problem for quite some time and we
have resources that can help physicians.
Among the tools we are making available to you: An informative Web site,
regional seminars and an important new publication packed with relevant
information you can use immediately.
Remember: The Y2K problem impacts nearly every aspect of the care we
provide our patients. Medical equipment, communications systems, medical
records devices, laboratory-related technology and countless other
devices used in our professional lives have the potential to fail and/or
otherwise interrupt the service we provide our patients.
Here is more information on the tools the AMA is offering physicians:
* "Preparing for the Year 2000" Web site. This AMA Web site, located at
http://www.ama-assn.org/not-mo/y2k/index.htm
is an important interactive resource for physicians, providing regularly
updated information about Y2K and assisting physicians with problem
solving. For AMA members, a host of related Web sites are "hot-linked"
from the AMA site, making access to further information easy.
* "The Year 2000 Problem: Guidelines for Protecting Your Patients and
Practice" book. This timely 73-page publication discusses a vast range
of clinical, legal and practical resources and information. It contains
a year 2000 compliance self-assessment and more than 20 "practical tips"
for physicians to apply during their own compliance process. AMA members
may download the entire document for free from the AMA Web site at:
http://www.ama-assn.org/not-mo/y2k/protguid.htm
A bound copy of the publication can be ordered by calling the Customer
Service Center at (800) 621-8335. The cost of the bound publication is
$25 for AMA members, and $100 for non-members.
* Regional Seminars. The AMA is offering detailed seminars, with
scenarios and solutions for assuring compliance, liability and dealing
with vendors.
Upcoming seminars include: Denver: March 12; Phoenix: March 20; Boston:
April 1. The cost is $125. To register, call (800) 262-3211. A page of
the AMA Web site is dedicated to the Y2K Regional Seminars:
http://www.ama-assn.org/not-mo/y2k/region.htm
This page provides an overview of the seminar, an agenda, and location
and registration information.
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