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AMA Leader Commentary 2009
Messages to all physicians about current events in medical practice.
- An Rx for better outcomes, lower costs, by Rebecca J. Patchin, MD, AMA board chair - Dec. 7
- AMA at a crossroad: Let basic values be our guide, by AMA President J. James Rohack, MD - Nov. 23
- AMA's 7 guiding principles for health system reform, by Rebecca J. Patchin, MD, AMA board chair - Nov. 2
- Scientific method offers view to solving liability crisis, by AMA President J. James Rohack, MD - Oct. 19
- AMA's private sector advocacy efforts yield results, by Rebecca J. Patchin, MD, AMA board chair - Oct. 5
- Two nations, one debate over how to achieve reform, by AMA President J. James Rohack, MD - Sept. 21
- AMA 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. 10
- Reform needs a more rational insurance purchasing system, by AMA President J. James Rohack, MD - July 20
- AMA connects with doctors at each stage of their careers, by Rebecca J. Patchin, MD, AMA board chair - June 29
- Health system reform is coming -- and you all helped, by Joseph M. Heyman, MD, AMA board chair - June 1
- Medicine's voice being heard on health system reform, by AMA President Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD - May 18
- AMA can help you prepare for the health IT future, by Joseph M Heyman, MD, AMA board chair - May 4
- We must protect guidelines against undue influence, by AMA President Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD - April 20
- AMA participation on the Joint Commission a win-win, by Joseph M. Heyman, MD, AMA board chair - April 6
- The challenge and opportunity for health system reform, by AMA President Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD - March 23
- Reflecting on successes and looking to future challenges, by Joseph M. Heyman, MD, AMA board chair - March 9
- United agreement a victory for fair pay for physicians, by AMA President Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD - Feb. 9
- Physicians need one voice to fight for payment reform, by Joseph M. Heyman, MD, AMA board chair - Jan. 26
- Health reform is coming; let's work for a good outcome, by AMA President Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD - Jan. 19
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Contract Language 2009
A monthly column examining the ins and outs of contract issues, by Steven M. Harris.
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Ethics Forum 2009
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 2009
A monthly column about treating a growing demographic, by Beatriz Korc, MD, with amednews staff writers.
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In the Courts 2009
A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians, by staff writer Amy Lynn Sorrel.
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Practice Management 2009
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 2009
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 2009
An occasional snapshot of current facts and trends in medicine.
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Technically Speaking 2009
A practical look at information technology issues and usage, by business writer Pamela Lewis Dolan.
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