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AMA Leader Commentary 2002
Messages to all physicians about current events in medical practice.
Counting blessings and fixing the "Medicare mistake" , by AMA president Yank D. Coble Jr., MD - Dec. 16 Starting a national dialogue about Medicare's future , by J. Edward Hill, MD, AMA board chair - Dec. 2 Our AMA is leading the way to quality medical care , by AMA president Yank D. Coble Jr., MD - Nov. 18 Grassroots physician activism is key to system change , by J. Edward Hill, MD, AMA board chair - Nov. 4 Work to avert a Medicare payment crisis , by AMA president Yank D. Coble Jr., MD - Oct. 21 Considering the future and professionalism of CME , by J. Edward Hill, MD, AMA board chair - Oct. 7 One year later, physicians remember -- and prepare , by AMA president Yank D. Coble Jr., MD - Sept. 16 In the liability lottery, it's our patients who really lose , by J. Edward Hill, MD, AMA board chair - Sept. 2 Liability reform is everybody's business , by AMA president Yank D. Coble Jr., MD - Aug. 19 How can we help the medical profession? Join the AMA , by J. Edward Hill, MD, AMA board chair - Aug. 5 Still 40 million uninsured: Why is there no progress? , by AMA president Richard F. Corlin, MD - June 17 Giving our all -- and nothing less -- for the AMA mission , by Timothy T. Flaherty, MD, AMA board chair - June 3 Medicare reform more palatable as stew, not sausage , by AMA president Richard F. Corlin, MD - May 20 How physicians can create a culture of patient safety , by Timothy T. Flaherty, MD, AMA board chair - May 6 History repeats: Physicians face another 5.4% issue , by AMA president Richard F. Corlin, MD - April 15 Leadership meeting honors some of medicine's heroes , by Timothy T. Flaherty, MD, AMA board chair - April 1 Shifting our paradigm (I hate that word!) , by AMA president Richard F. Corlin, MD - March 18 Payment cuts could mean patient access problems , by Timothy T. Flaherty, MD, AMA board chair - March 4 Tort reform: an idea whose time has come -- again , by AMA president Richard F. Corlin, MD - Feb. 18 Preparing now to weather health care's "perfect storm" , by Timothy T. Flaherty, MD, AMA board chair - Feb. 4 The time is right to fix the problem of the uninsured , by AMA president Richard F. Corlin, MD - Jan. 21 Organized medicine leads the way to Medicare reform , by Timothy T. Flaherty, MD, AMA board chair - Jan. 7 Last year's columns - Back to top
Commentary 2002
Observations on the state of medical practice and medical life.
Thinking beyond the silo is a WINning proposition , by Barry C. Dorn, MD, and Leonard J. Marcus, PhD - Dec. 23/30 Our dying patients deserve a good end to their lives , by Eric Anderson, MD - Dec. 9 Doctors must be adept at "20 Questions" , by Eric Anderson, MD - Nov. 11 When treating infertility, tend to more than just the physical , by Alicia Aebersold - Oct. 21 Preparing health system's response to bioterrorism , by Barry C. Dorn, MD, and Leonard J. Marcus, PhD - Oct. 7 Physicians should go back to basics with their patients , by Eric Anderson, MD - Oct. 7 How to put American medicine in government hands , by Susan Hershberg Adelman, MD - Sept. 23/30 Therapy revered today may be shunned tomorrow , by Eric Anderson, MD - Aug. 12 Mediation can avert malpractice suits , by Barry C. Dorn, MD, and Leonard J. Marcus, PhD - June 17 Get involved in politics and make your voice heard , by Edward J. Volpintesta, MD - June 10 Thinking "out of the box" regarding health care coverage , by Barry C. Dorn, MD, and Leonard J. Marcus, PhD - March 18 Managed care requires making bricks without straw , by Edmond Blum, MD - March 11 Librarians also have a place in medicine , by Edward Morman, PhD - Feb. 25 Bloody quest ends in rare edition of early medical text , by Laura Ann Guelle - Jan. 28 Hailing one of health care's priceless resources -- nurses , by Michael Greenberg, MD - Jan. 28 Last year's columns - Back to top
Contract Language 2002
A monthly column examining the ins and outs of contract issues, by Steven M. Harris.
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Ethics Forum 2002
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 2002
A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians. Columns prior to May by Ornel Inc., then by Tanya Albert.
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Observations 2000
An interpretive look at events by members of our staff.
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Personal Finance 2001
A column offering help for your wallet: some strategies for coping.
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Practice Management 2002
A column on managing your practice, by business writers Julie Jacob (to October) and Mike Norbut (November, December).
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Practice Pointers 2002
A monthly column from St. Louis-based Stone Carlie & Co. answering your questions about the business side of your practice.
Work smarter, not harder, to offset expenses , by Rita M. Schwager - Dec. 16 Finding lost revenue may require you to look internally , by Karen S. Schechter - Oct. 21 Employer-paid plan, used car donation have tax benefits , by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Sept. 16 Change is good -- if it's planned and explained , by Karen S. Schechter - June 24 Hiring more staff may not cure chaos , by Karen S. Schechter - May 20 New tax laws could help you save money , by Cathy B. Goldsticker - April 22/29 Paying your accountant less -- and getting more , by Rita M. Schwager - March 18 Retirement plans your own duty , by Rita M. Schwager - Feb. 18 Some things to consider before hiring nurse practitioner , by Karen S. Schechter - Jan. 21 Last year's columns - Back to top
Quick View 2002
An occasional snapshot of current facts and trends in medicine.
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Renegotiating Health Care 2002
A column to help physicians put mediation and dispute resolution strategies into practice, by Barry C. Dorn, MD, and Leonard J. Marcus, PhD.
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Street Smarts 2002
A column looking at the corporate side of health care, by Scott A. Gottlieb, MD.
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Tech Talk 2002
A column about putting technology into practice, by Tom Savel, MD.
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The doctors are in the house
The AMA's House of Delegates is holding its Interim Meeting Nov. 7-10 in Houston, addressing issues such as health system reform and physician payment.
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