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AMA Leader Commentary 2005
Messages to all physicians about current events in medical practice.
- Moral compass guides soul of medicine, by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - Dec. 19
- Interim Meeting shows physician activism in action, by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - Dec. 5
- Fighting Medicare cuts -- for our patients' future, by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - Nov. 21
- America looks to AMA for leadership, by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - Nov. 7
- Work against disasters -- natural and man-made, by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - Oct. 17
- Hurricane spurs physician response and support, by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - Oct. 3
- The AMA needs your help to stop Medicare pay cuts, by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - Sept. 19
- A new face, a new day for our AMA, by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - Sept. 5
- AMA is a democracy in the truest sense of the word, by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - Aug. 15
- Pay-for-performance should be pay-for-quality-care, by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - Aug. 1
- Finding the way back to the heart and soul of medicine, by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - July 18
- Heeding the privileges of the profession, by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - July 4
- Many new ways to participate in the AMA, by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - June 6
- A year at warp speed in a profession to be proud of, by AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH - May 16
- Pediatrics academy celebrates diamond anniversary, by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - May 2
- Clout: The force of 819,000 voices in Washington, by AMA President John C. Nelson MD, MPH - April 18
- Strong educational standards are core of our profession, by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - April 4
- Heroes are everywhere, and many are in medicine, by AMA President John C. Nelson MD, MPH - March 21
- Demographics can mean health care disparities, by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - March 7
- Physicians are both lifelong learners and teachers, by AMA President By John C. Nelson MD, MPH - Feb. 21
- 5 steps doctors should take to achieve liability reform, by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - Feb. 7
- Resolved: To actively shape the future of medicine, by AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH - Jan. 24
- Litigation center provides another form of advocacy, by J. James Rohack, MD, AMA board chair - Jan. 3/10
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Commentary 2005
Observations on the state of medical practice and medical life.
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Contract Language 2005
A monthly column examining the ins and outs of contract issues, by Steven M. Harris.
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Ethics Forum 2005
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 2005
A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians, by Tanya Albert; November and December columns by Bonnie Booth.
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Personal Finance 2005
A column offering help for your wallet, by business writer Katherine Vogt.
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Practice Management 2005
A column on managing your practice, by business writer Mike Norbut.
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Practice Pointers 2005
A monthly column from St. Louis-based Stone Carlie Wealth Advisors answering your questions about the business side of your practice.
- Simple steps for staff retirement plans, by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Dec. 19
- Building practice teamwork is an everyday activity, by Karen S. Schechter - Nov. 21
- Asking the 5 W's key to finding a financial adviser, by Amy S. Born - Oct. 17
- Alternative minimum tax may not be so alternative, by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Sept. 26
- Bad telephone service can put practice on hold, by Karen S. Schechter - Aug. 15
- 3 steps to keeping accounts receivable in order, by Karen S. Schechter - July 18
- Like-kind property exchanges can reduce tax bite, by Cathy B. Goldsticker - June 20
- Keeping your finger on the pulse of your practice, by Karen S. Schechter - May 16
- With 401(k) allocation, performance is relative, by Amy S. Born - April 18
- Figuring out days-off policy no vacation, by Karen S. Schechter - March 21
- It's time for your annual fiscal physical, by Amy S. Born - Feb. 21
- Delve into details before you buy state tax credits, by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Jan. 24
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Quick View 2005
An occasional snapshot of current facts and trends in medicine.
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 The U.S. stands out among industrialized nations in numbers of those who have trouble accessing and paying for care.
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Featured stories
The Medicare physician quality reporting system will use participation in 2013 to determine who will be penalized starting in 2015.
Physicians who provide medical care for themselves or family risk losing objectivity and letting their personal feelings interfere with what is best for the patient.
By enlisting tools that patients can use, a medical practice can become more efficient -- and increase patient satisfaction
Medical staff membership and employment are separate roles. But the worlds can collide in ways that impinge on physicians' rights and privileges if caught unaware.
With expenses rising faster than revenues, how do physicians tighten spending without affecting care? By focusing on little things that end up costing a lot.
Mass disasters require quick decisions about treatment that can lead doctors to question whether they made the best medical and ethical choices.
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