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AMA Leader Commentary 2011
Messages to all physicians about current events in medical practice.
- Chair's midterm review: Change brings opportunities, by Robert M. Wah, MD, AMA board chair - Dec. 12
- ACO changes show the power of organized medicine, by AMA President Peter W. Carmel, MD - Nov. 28
- AMA keeps its focus on the doctor-patient relationship, by Robert M. Wah, MD, AMA board chair - Nov. 14
- Overeating season signals time to face unhealthy habits, by AMA President Peter W. Carmel, MD - Oct 31
- AMA offers solid, useful resources for disaster response, by Robert M. Wah, MD, AMA board chair - Oct. 17
- Academic medicine linked to core of the AMA's mission, by AMA President Peter W. Carmel, MD - Oct 3
- JAMA editor takes reins in a new communication age, by Robert M. Wah, MD, AMA board chair - Sept. 19
- Medicare turning retirees into new "medical tourists", by AMA President Peter W. Carmel, MD - Sept. 5
- Physicians have the expertise to get delivery systems right, by Robert M. Wah, MD, AMA board chair - Aug. 15
- Simple things that make a difference to patient safety, by AMA President Peter W. Carmel, MD - Aug. 1
- Change is opportunity as we face an array of challenges, by Robert M. Wah, MD, AMA board chair - July 18
- Gift of healing requires knowledge, empathy, integrity, by AMA President Peter W. Carmel, MD - July 4
- Doctors play major roles in politics, but never as usual, by Ardis Dee Hoven, MD, AMA board chair - May 16
- It's everyone's responsibility to have "skin in the game", by AMA President Cecil B. Wilson, MD - May 2
- It is the best of times for today's medical graduates, by Ardis Dee Hoven, MD, AMA board chair - April 18
- The latest challenge: adopting electronic medical records, by AMA President Cecil B. Wilson, MD - April 4
- Stewardship of health care more than mere juggling act, by Ardis Dee Hoven, MD, AMA board chair - March 21
- AMA joins with business to cut administrative waste, by AMA President Cecil B. Wilson, MD - March 7
- Medical liability reform: The time for action is now, by Ardis Dee Hoven, MD, AMA board chair - Feb. 21
- Teaming up for wellness, prevention -- and saving money, by AMA President Cecil B. Wilson, MD - Feb. 7
- End-of-life talks difficult but shouldn't be avoided, by Ardis Dee Hoven, MD, AMA board chair - Jan. 24
- Facing shortage, we can't just pull doctors out of a hat, by AMA President Cecil B. Wilson, MD - Jan. 10
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Contract Language 2011
A monthly column examining the ins and outs of contract issues, by Steven M. Harris.
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Ethics Forum 2011
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 2011
A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians, by staff writer Alicia Gallegos. Columns prior to April 25 were written by Amy Lynn Sorrel.
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Practice Management 2011
A column on managing your practice, by staff writer Victoria Stagg Elliott.
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Technically Speaking 2011
A practical look at information technology issues and usage, by business writer Pamela Lewis Dolan.
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