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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. 20
- AMA's brand statement: What we do and who we are, by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - Dec. 6
- The AMA: Making a difference in the halls of power, by AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH - Nov. 15
- Physicians have role in political process, by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - Nov. 1
- Ethics -- a force every day in every aspect of medicine, by AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH - Oct. 18
- Unity of purpose: Get involved and we'll get things done, by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - Oct. 4
- AMA understands need for disaster preparedness, by AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH - Sept. 20
- AMA an important corner of the triangle, by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - Sept. 6
- Reasons to join the AMA: Science, caring, ethics, by AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH - Aug. 16
- AMA and medical education: 100 years of progress, by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - Aug. 2
- Know your worth: A few last words from AMA chair, by William G. Plested III, MD, AMA board chair - July 5
- A little lip from an LIP, by William G. Plested III, MD, AMA board chair - June 7
- Patient safety legislation -- an urgent call to action, by AMA President Donald J. Palmisano, MD - May 17
- Regional variations are created by "grand old men", by William G. Plested III, MD, AMA board chair - May 3
- Defense of truth never rests in medical liability debate, by AMA President Donald J. Palmisano, MD - April 19
- First step to fairer pay is determining your value, by William G. Plested III, MD, AMA board chair - April 5
- Tort reform debate best served by truth, by AMA President Donald J. Palmisano, MD - March 15
- Fair pay a sounder approach than "pay for quality", by William G. Plested III, MD, AMA board chair - March 1
- Lawyers who play the liability lottery must be stopped by AMA President Donald J. Palmisano, MD - Feb. 16
- Reimbursement: Medicine's Achilles' heel? by William G. Plested III, MD AMA board chair - Feb. 2
- Medical liability reform -- let's do it together now! by AMA President Donald J. Palmisano, MD - Jan. 19
- Count your many blessings and resolve to join the AMA by William G. Plested III, MD AMA board chair - Jan. 5
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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. 11
- Universal health care coverage through technology, by Leonard J. Marcus, PhD, and Barry C. Dorn, MD - July 12
- Zero tolerance for disparity begins with primary care, by Edmond Blum, MD - Feb. 9
- Helping survivors cope with their sorrow, by Eric Anderson, MD - Jan. 26
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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. 20
- New tax laws may change your tax strategy, by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Nov. 15
- Finding right strategy to pay your child's college bills, by Amy S. Born - Oct. 18
- Controls protect against employee theft, by Karen S. Schechter - Sept. 20
- Weigh all your options before leaving a practice, by Karen S. Schechter - July 19
- A big SUV has tax benefits -- for now, by Cathy B. Goldsticker - June 21
- How to plan ahead for your retirement, by Amy S. Born - April 19
- Measure performance of 401(k) funds against benchmarks, by Amy S. Born - March 15
- Squeezing more out of your practice's bottom line, by Karen S. Schechter - Jan. 19
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Quick View 2004
An occasional snapshot of current facts and trends in medicine.
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