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Index 2001: Opinion columns
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AMA Leader Commentary 2001
Messages to all physicians about current events in medical practice.
The AMA's goal and role in preventing gun-related injury , by AMA President Richard F. Corlin, MD - Dec. 17 AMA has information you need to fight bioterrorism , by Timothy T. Flaherty, MD, AMA board chair - Dec. 3 Where would we be without the AMA? , by AMA President Richard F. Corlin, MD - Nov. 19 Vigilant but calm should be our response , by Timothy T. Flaherty, MD, AMA board chair - Nov. 5 Responding to acts of terrorism -- the physician's role , by AMA President Richard F. Corlin, MD - Oct. 15 How to stem the drain of health care professionals , by Timothy T. Flaherty, MD, AMA board chair - Oct. 1 CMS has a new name -- now for a new attitude , by AMA President Richard F. Corlin, MD - Sept. 17 AMA wants you -- to help shape agenda , by Timothy T. Flaherty, MD, AMA board chair - Sept. 3 And the winner for worst misuse of tobacco money is ... , by AMA President Richard F. Corlin, MD - Aug. 20 National House Call brings message home , by Timothy T. Flaherty, MD, AMA board chair - Aug. 6 Chair of AMA board says farewell -- but not goodbye , by D. Ted Lewers, MD, AMA board chair - June 4 New Medicare initiatives give hope for change at HCFA , by D. Ted Lewers, MD, AMA board chair - May 7 Keeping the fires lit on issue of prompt payment , by D. Ted Lewers, MD, AMA board chair - April 2 Working today for a hassle-free Medicare tomorrow , by D. Ted Lewers, MD, AMA board chair - March 5 Insurers must pay on time -- or pay the consequences , by D. Ted Lewers, MD, AMA board chair - Feb. 5 Patients' rights efforts are good medicine , by D. Ted Lewers, MD, AMA board chair - Jan. 1/8 Last year's columns - Back to top
Commentary 2001
Observations on the state of medical practice and medical life.
Move over Dr. Quinn, here's a real pioneer , by Luther W. Brady Jr., MD - Dec. 24/31 Responding to the emerging conflicts that divide us , by Barry C. Dorn, MD, and Leonard J. Marcus, PhD - Dec. 17 A caring hand can touch our patients in many ways , by Eric Anderson, MD - Dec. 10 To survive liability crunch: Be careful, cover your tail , by William C. Schumacher, MD - Nov. 12Mysterious disease overwhelms medical system (in 1793) , by Dick Levinson - Oct. 22/29 Sept. 11 reminds us of doctors' loving role , by Michael Greenberg, MD - Oct. 8 Exhibit explores 19th-century ideas about criminals , by Dick Levinson - Sept. 24 How will we handle genetic, technological advances? , by Barry C. Dorn, MD, and Leonard J. Marcus, PhD - Sept. 17 When we idealize things, we tend to miss the point , by Michael Greenberg, MD - Sept. 10 Force of habit? It's worth some scrutiny , by Charles Atkins, MD - Sept. 3 Digital library lets you virtually pull books off the shelf , by Charles Greifenstein - Aug. 27 When in the U.S., do as the French do , by Michael Greenberg, MD - Aug. 13 Awaiting demands of tomorrow's patients , by Eric Anderson, MD - Aug. 13 Manuscripts yield tales of hissing and bloodletting , by Charles Greifenstein - July 30 Keep in mind the healing power of ink , by Michael Greenberg, MD - July 2 A look inside Dr. Benjamin Rush's medicine chest , by Gretchen Worden - June 25 Visit home a reality check on single-payer , by Eric Anderson, MD - June 11 What I wish I'd known before I got out into practice , by Randy Pilgrim, MD - June 11 Hubris, thy name is often physician , by Eric Anderson, MD - May 14 For every problem there is a zone of possible solutions , by Barry C. Dorn, MD, and Leonard J. Marcus, PhD - May 7 Some physicians are happy -- and not afraid to say so , by Dick Walt - April 16 Patients usually have reasons for being noncompliant , by Charles Atkins, MD - April 9 With supersize wants, it's time to ask: Do we need it? , by Eric Anderson, MD - March 19 Be frank with patients about prescription drug costs , by Charles Atkins, MD - March 12 Doctors can deliver hope as well as facts of prognosis , by Julia Schopick - March 12 Saying "thank you" goes a long way , by Charles Atkins, MD - Feb. 12 Striking a deal: The criterion for success , by Barry C. Dorn, MD, and Leonard J. Marcus, PhD - Jan. 29 Drug reps and samples are welcome here , by Eric Anderson, MD - Jan. 15 Compassion is more often on billboards than at bedside , by Charles Atkins, MD - Jan. 15 Last year's columns - Back to top
Contract Language 2001
A monthly column examining the ins and outs of contract issues, by Steven M. Harris.
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Ethics Forum 2001
A monthly column from the Institute for Ethics at the AMA that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice.
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In the Courts 2001
A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians. Columns prior to May by Miles J. Zaremski, then by Ornel Inc.
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Observations 2000
An interpretive look at events by members of our staff. The 2001 columns, on the depiction of the profession, are by Bonnie Booth.
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Personal Finance 2001
A column offering help for your wallet: some strategies for coping.
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Practice Management 2001
A new column from staff business writer Julie Jacob on managing your practice.
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Practice Pointers 2001
A monthly column from St. Louis-based Stone Carlie & Co. answering your questions about the business side of your practice.
Partnership or corporation: Making the call , by Rita M. Schwager - Dec. 17 Launching practice takes time, money , by Rita M. Schwager - Nov. 19 Now is a good time to set up qualified retirement plan , by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Oct. 15 Five places to pinpoint shrinking cash flow , by Karen S. Schechter - Sept. 17 Having a vision helps you navigate change , by Karen S. Schechter - Aug. 27 Tax cut could have big impact on savings , by Cathy B. Goldsticker - July 23 Document when borrowing from practice , by Cathy B. Goldsticker - June 18 Good scheduling can improve bottom line , by Karen S. Schechter - May 21 Expect to include employees in your retirement plan , by Rita M. Schwager - April 16 Cuts or not, there will be changes for 2001 income taxes , by Cathy B. Goldsticker - March 26 Let us count the ways to cut costs and boost income , by Rita M. Schwager - Feb. 19 Practice closing? Remember to transfer patient records , by Karen S. Schechter - Jan. 22 Last year's columns - Back to top
Quick View 2001
An occasional snapshot of current facts and trends in medicine.
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Street Smarts 2001
A monthly column looking at the corporate side of health care, by Scott A. Gottlieb, MD.
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Tech Talk 2001
A column about putting technology into practice.
Look no further for plentiful online handheld resources by Tom Savel, MD - Dec. 10 Where to go for medical software reviews by Tom Savel, MD - Nov. 26 Wearable computer may be next step by Tom Savel, MD - Oct. 8 Protecting the data on your office computers by Tom Savel, MD - Sept. 10 Clinical drug database powerful on handhelds by Tom Savel, MD - July 30 The scoop on laptops, handhelds by Tom Savel, MD - June 25 Technology, work flow go hand in hand by Tom Savel, MD - May 28 Perfect English not needed for voice recognition software by Tom Savel, MD - April 23/30 Voice recognition software uses growing all the time by Tom Savel, MD - March 26 Follow-up on voice-recognition software by Tom Savel, MD - Feb. 26 Reference guides can go on your Palm , by Neil S. Skolnik, MD, and Harris Cohen, MD - Feb. 12 Voice recognition software now feasible by Tom Savel, MD - Jan. 29 Some tips about using handheld computers by Tom Savel, MD - Jan. 15 Finding more ways to track patients on your Palm , by Neil S. Skolnik, MD, and Harris Cohen, MD - Jan. 15 Last year's columns - Back to top
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