The Catholic Medical Association hosted Medcon 2025, a conference for Catholic pre-medical students discerning a career in medicine, one rooted in the teachings and ministry of Christ. The conference was held at the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, a state-of-the-art medical school in downtown Wichita, Kansas April 25-27, 2025. The Church has often been described […]
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by Gina G. La Prova, MD The American Medical Association defines medical necessity as a concept that describes the need for health care services that are justified. These services must meet accepted standards of medicine and be supported by scientific evidence. Medical necessity is determined by: The most notable definition for medical necessity is “a […]
By Ellen Dailor, M.D. Thank you to everyone who responded to the recent survey about medical missions. We had an excellent response and received many thoughtful comments. Of the respondents, approximately half have participated in international medical missions and over one-third have participated in free health care for the poor in the United States. Seventeen […]
As we experience the Easter Triduum and celebrate Easter Sunday (April 20), we propose the theme for this month to be Sacrificing for the Unity of the Church. We suggest meditating on John 17, Jesus’ prayer at the Last Supper, where Jesus said, “I pray not only for them, but also for those who will […]