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2008
AMA Leader Commentary
Messages to all physicians about current events in medical practice.
AMA's 7 guiding principles for health system reform , by Rebecca J. Patchin, MD, AMA board chair - Nov. 2Scientific method offers view to solving liability crisis , by AMA President J. James Rohack, MD - Oct. 19AMA's private sector advocacy efforts yield results , by Rebecca J. Patchin, MD, AMA board chair - Oct. 5Two nations, one debate over how to achieve reform , by AMA President J. James Rohack, MD - Sept. 21AMA offers students, residents a head start in medicine , by Rebecca J. Patchin, MD, AMA board chair - Sept. 7"Making the sausage" that will reform broken system , by AMA President J. James Rohack, MD - Aug. 10Reform needs a more rational insurance purchasing system , by AMA President J. James Rohack, MD - July 20AMA connects with doctors at each stage of their careers , by Rebecca J. Patchin, MD, AMA board chair - June 29Health system reform is coming -- and you all helped , by Joseph M. Heyman, MD, AMA board chair - June 1Medicine's voice being heard on health system reform , by AMA President Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD - May 18AMA can help you prepare for the health IT future , by Joseph M Heyman, MD, AMA board chair - May 4We must protect guidelines against undue influence , by AMA President Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD - April 20AMA participation on the Joint Commission a win-win , by Joseph M. Heyman, MD, AMA board chair - April 6The challenge and opportunity for health system reform , by AMA President Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD - March 23Reflecting on successes and looking to future challenges , by Joseph M. Heyman, MD, AMA board chair - March 9United agreement a victory for fair pay for physicians , by AMA President Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD - Feb. 9Physicians need one voice to fight for payment reform , by Joseph M. Heyman, MD, AMA board chair - Jan. 26Health reform is coming; let's work for a good outcome , by AMA President Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD - Jan. 19 Last year's columns - Back to top
Contract Language
A monthly column examining the ins and outs of contract issues, by Steven M. Harris.
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Ethics Forum
A monthly column from the Institute for Ethics at the AMA that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice.
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Geriatric Consult
A monthly column about treating a growing demographic, by Beatriz Korc, MD, with AMNews staff writers.
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In the Courts
A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians, by staff writer Amy Lynn Sorrel.
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Practice Management
A column on managing your practice, by staff writer Victoria Stagg Elliott. Columns prior to June were written by Karen Caffarini.
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Practice Pointers
A monthly column from St. Louis-based Stone Carlie Wealth Advisors answering your questions about the business side of your practice.
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Quick View
An occasional snapshot of current facts and trends in medicine.
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Technically Speaking
A practical look at information technology issues and usage, by business writer Pamela Lewis Dolan.
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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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