Index 2009: Opinion columns
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2008
AMA Leader Commentary
Messages to all physicians about current events in medical practice.
- 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
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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