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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. 18
- When we care the most, we are at our best as physicians, by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - Dec. 11
- Public confidence, support growing for AMA positions, by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - Nov. 20
- Clear thinking critical to solving Medicare pay problem, by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - Nov. 6
- Here we go again: Same SGR song, newest verse, by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - Oct. 16
- The principle of values: Health costs are worth it, by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - Oct. 2
- EMR: Great opportunity disguised as a threat, by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - Sept. 25
- The partnership principle: Together we are stronger, by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - Sept. 4
- Medicare makes promises; physicians bear the burden, by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - Aug. 21
- Integrity should be guiding force in finding SGR fix, by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - Aug. 7
- Physicians can guide major changes ahead in health care, by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - July 17
- Strength of organized medicine is in our unity, by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - July 3
- Looking back on accomplishments but moving forward, by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - June 5
- Lessons learned on a journey to the soul of medicine, by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - May 15
- The seasons of life are seasons of opportunity, by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - May 1
- Colorectal cancer screening: Make the recommendation, by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - April 17
- Advocacy, activism: No longer a choice, by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - April 3
- Lots more to do in fight against deadly tobacco epidemic, by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - March 20
- The state of the union -- and of the nation's health, by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - March 6
- Physician shortages pose a risk to the nation's health, by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - Feb. 20
- Rays of hope needed in Medicare muddle, by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - Feb. 6
- Nurses are important allies in protecting patients' health, by AMA President J. Edward Hill, MD - Jan. 23
- AMA ends the year on an upbeat, productive note, by Duane M. Cady, MD, AMA board chair - Jan. 2/9
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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. 18
- How to manage staff's retirement pay, by Amy S. Born - Nov. 20
- 4 ways to increase your base of patients, by Karen S. Schechter - Oct. 16
- Buying vs. leasing business vehicle: a number cruncher, by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Sept. 18
- What you need in a practice-management system, by Karen S. Schechter - Aug. 21
- Education reimbursement presents tricky tax issues, by Cathy B. Goldsticker - July 17
- Avoid these mistakes in money management, by Amy S. Born - June 19
- Pinpoint and correct glitches in patient flow process, by Karen S. Schechter - May 15
- As owner of a practice, you should know "everything", by Karen S. Schechter - April 17
- Buy-sell agreement key to orderly transition, by Tim R. Runge - March 20
- Answers to some of your tax questions, by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Feb. 20
- Chart out costs, revenues before hiring new doctor, by Karen S. Schechter - Jan. 23
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Quick View 2006
An occasional snapshot of current facts and trends in medicine.
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Featured stories
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