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AMA Leader Commentary 2004
Messages to all physicians about current events in medical practice.
AMA communications efforts help physicians to serve , by AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH - Dec. 20AMA's brand statement: What we do and who we are , by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - Dec. 6The AMA: Making a difference in the halls of power , by AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH - Nov. 15Physicians have role in political process , by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - Nov. 1Ethics -- a force every day in every aspect of medicine , by AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH - Oct. 18Unity of purpose: Get involved and we'll get things done , by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - Oct. 4AMA understands need for disaster preparedness , by AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH - Sept. 20AMA an important corner of the triangle , by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - Sept. 6Reasons to join the AMA: Science, caring, ethics , by AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH - Aug. 16AMA and medical education: 100 years of progress , by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - Aug. 2Know your worth: A few last words from AMA chair , by William G. Plested III, MD, AMA board chair - July 5A little lip from an LIP , by William G. Plested III, MD, AMA board chair - June 7Patient safety legislation -- an urgent call to action , by AMA President Donald J. Palmisano, MD - May 17Regional variations are created by "grand old men" , by William G. Plested III, MD, AMA board chair - May 3Defense of truth never rests in medical liability debate , by AMA President Donald J. Palmisano, MD - April 19First step to fairer pay is determining your value , by William G. Plested III, MD, AMA board chair - April 5Tort reform debate best served by truth , by AMA President Donald J. Palmisano, MD - March 15Fair pay a sounder approach than "pay for quality" , by William G. Plested III, MD, AMA board chair - March 1Lawyers who play the liability lottery must be stopped by AMA President Donald J. Palmisano, MD - Feb. 16Reimbursement: Medicine's Achilles' heel? by William G. Plested III, MD AMA board chair - Feb. 2Medical liability reform -- let's do it together now! by AMA President Donald J. Palmisano, MD - Jan. 19Count your many blessings and resolve to join the AMA by William G. Plested III, MD AMA board chair - Jan. 5 Last year's columns - Back to top
Commentary 2004
Observations on the state of medical practice and medical life.
Thou shalt follow these 10 tips to live well , by Eric Anderson, MD - Oct. 11Universal health care coverage through technology , by Leonard J. Marcus, PhD, and Barry C. Dorn, MD - July 12Zero tolerance for disparity begins with primary care , by Edmond Blum, MD - Feb. 9Helping survivors cope with their sorrow , by Eric Anderson, MD - Jan. 26 Last year's columns - Back to top
Contract Language 2004
A monthly column examining the ins and outs of contract issues, by Steven M. Harris.
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Ethics Forum 2004
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 2004
A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians, by Tanya Albert.
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Personal Finance 2004
A column offering help for your wallet, by business writer Katherine Vogt.
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Practice Management 2004
A column on managing your practice, by business writer Mike Norbut.
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Practice Pointers 2004
A monthly column from St. Louis-based Stone Carlie Wealth Advisers answering your questions about the business side of your practice.
EMR search, while tough, can be done , by Karen S. Schechter - Dec. 20New tax laws may change your tax strategy , by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Nov. 15Finding right strategy to pay your child's college bills , by Amy S. Born - Oct. 18Controls protect against employee theft , by Karen S. Schechter - Sept. 20Weigh all your options before leaving a practice , by Karen S. Schechter - July 19A big SUV has tax benefits -- for now , by Cathy B. Goldsticker - June 21How to plan ahead for your retirement , by Amy S. Born - April 19Measure performance of 401(k) funds against benchmarks , by Amy S. Born - March 15Squeezing more out of your practice's bottom line , by Karen S. Schechter - Jan. 19 Last year's columns - Back to top
Quick View 2004
An occasional snapshot of current facts and trends in medicine.
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