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Index 2007: Opinion columns
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AMA Leader Commentary 2007
Messages to all physicians about current events in medical practice.
- More maydays for a Medicare meltdown, by AMA President Ronald M. Davis, MD - Dec. 17
- World of medicine gets smaller, flatter, by Edward L. Langston, MD, AMA board chair - Dec. 3
- To partner or perish? That is the question, by AMA President Ronald M. Davis, MD - Nov. 26
- Let's keep competition in medicine -- and insurance, by Edward L. Langston, MD, AMA board chair - Nov. 5
- Delivering an ounce (or more) of prevention in your office, by AMA President Ronald M. Davis, MD - Oct. 22/29
- Reaching top quality of care a joint effort, by Edward L. Langston, MD, AMA board chair - Oct. 1
- All is not quiet on the Canadian health system front, by AMA President Ronald M. Davis, MD - Sept. 17
- AMA joins the battle with a campaign for the uninsured, by Edward L. Langston, MD, AMA board chair - Sept. 3
- Autonomy vs. accountability: A delicate balance, by AMA President Ronald M. Davis, MD - Aug. 20
- Quality care results from comparing, analyzing data, by Edward L. Langston, MD, AMA board chair - Aug. 6
- A president's review of critical issues facing medicine, by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - June 11
- Celebrating -- and reflecting on -- a year of principles, by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - June 4
- The AMA: A 160-year commitment to quality care, by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - May 21
- Trust: A reciprocal relationship between us and patients, by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - May 7
- The partnership principle: Together we are stronger, by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - April 2
- Military medical care and lessons for the home front, by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - March 19
- AMA's health advocacy agenda, our own Sacagawea, by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - March 5
- Pay-for-performance: It's about cost control, not quality, by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - Feb. 19
- We can echo the leadership principles of past presidents, by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - Feb. 5
- Starting the new year with our priorities set realistically, by AMA President William G. Plested III, MD - Jan. 22
- A new year but continued resolve to reform pay system, by Cecil B. Wilson, MD, AMA board chair - Jan. 1/8
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Contract Language 2007
A monthly column examining the ins and outs of contract issues, by Steven M. Harris.
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Ethics Forum 2007
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 2007
A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians, by Bonnie Booth.
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Practice Management 2007
A column on managing your practice, by business writer Pamela Lewis Dolan.
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Practice Pointers 2007
A monthly column from St. Louis-based Stone Carlie Wealth Advisors answering your questions about the business side of your practice.
- You can still act to lower this year's taxes, by Karen S. Schechter - Dec. 17
- What to ask before you join a medical practice, by Karen S. Schechter - Nov. 19
- Mind the details when opening a practice, by Karen S. Schechter - Oct. 15
- Opening a new practice requires planning, by Karen S. Schechter - Sept. 17
- Closing tax gap; investing in residential rental properties, by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Aug. 20
- Review practice operations before adding physicians, by Karen S. Schechter - July 16
- Tax issues: Drug inventory, hybrid vehicles, new tax law, by Cathy B. Goldsticker - June 18
- The best employees will share your practice's values, by Karen S. Schechter - May 21
- When should you start collecting Social Security?, by Amy S. Born - April 16
- Know signs of embezzlement before your cash vanishes, by Karen S. Schechter - March 19
- It's time for answers to some of your tax questions, by Cathy B. Goldsticker - Feb. 19
- Focus on process in 401(k) investment policy statement, by Amy S. Born - Jan. 22
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Quick View 2007
An occasional snapshot of current facts and trends in medicine.
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 Louisiana and Kentucky courts rejected expansions of nonphysicians' scope of practice.
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