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AMA Leader Commentary 2006
Messages to all physicians about current events in medical practice.
The House of Medicine has been abundantly blessed , by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - Dec. 18When we care the most, we are at our best as physicians , by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - Dec. 11Public confidence, support growing for AMA positions , by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - Nov. 20Clear thinking critical to solving Medicare pay problem , by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - Nov. 6Here we go again: Same SGR song, newest verse , by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - Oct. 16The principle of values: Health costs are worth it , by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - Oct. 2EMR: Great opportunity disguised as a threat , by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - Sept. 25The partnership principle: Together we are stronger , by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - Sept. 4Medicare makes promises; physicians bear the burden , by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - Aug. 21Integrity should be guiding force in finding SGR fix , by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - Aug. 7Physicians can guide major changes ahead in health care , by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - July 17Strength of organized medicine is in our unity , by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - July 3Looking back on accomplishments but moving forward , by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - June 5Lessons learned on a journey to the soul of medicine , by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - May 15The seasons of life are seasons of opportunity , by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - May 1Colorectal cancer screening: Make the recommendation , by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - April 17Advocacy, activism: No longer a choice , by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - April 3Lots more to do in fight against deadly tobacco epidemic , by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - March 20The state of the union -- and of the nation's health , by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - March 6Physician shortages pose a risk to the nation's health , by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - Feb. 20Rays of hope needed in Medicare muddle , by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - Feb. 6Nurses are important allies in protecting patients' health , by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - Jan. 23AMA ends the year on an upbeat, productive note , by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - Jan. 2/9 Last year's columns - Back to top
Contract Language 2006
A monthly column examining the ins and outs of contract issues, by Steven M. Harris.
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Ethics Forum 2006
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 2006
A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians, by Bonnie Booth.
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Personal Finance 2006
A column offering help for your wallet, by business writer Katherine Vogt.
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Practice Management 2006
A column on managing your practice, by the staff business writers.
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Practice Pointers 2006
A monthly column from St. Louis-based Stone Carlie Wealth Advisors answering your questions about the business side of your practice.
Holiday cash bonuses must be reported for tax purposes , by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Dec. 18How to manage staff's retirement pay , by Amy S. Born - Nov. 204 ways to increase your base of patients , by Karen S. Schechter - Oct. 16Buying vs. leasing business vehicle: a number cruncher , by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Sept. 18What you need in a practice-management system , by Karen S. Schechter - Aug. 21Education reimbursement presents tricky tax issues , by Cathy B. Goldsticker - July 17Avoid these mistakes in money management , by Amy S. Born - June 19Pinpoint and correct glitches in patient flow process , by Karen S. Schechter - May 15As owner of a practice, you should know "everything" , by Karen S. Schechter - April 17Buy-sell agreement key to orderly transition , by Tim R. Runge - March 20Answers to some of your tax questions , by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Feb. 20Chart out costs, revenues before hiring new doctor , by Karen S. Schechter - Jan. 23 Last year's columns - Back to top
Quick View 2006
An occasional snapshot of current facts and trends in medicine.
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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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