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AMA Board Chair’s Column

Messages to all physicians from the chair of the AMA Board of Trustees.

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AMA President’s Column

Messages to all physicians from the president of the AMA Board of Trustees.

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Ethics Forum

A monthly column from the Ethics Standards Group at the AMA that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice.

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In the Courts

A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians, by Alicia Gallegos.

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Contract Language

A column examining the ins and outs of contract issues, by Steven M. Harris

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Practice Management

A column on managing your practice.

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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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Goodbye

American Medical News is ceasing publication after 55 years of serving physicians by keeping them informed of their rapidly changing profession. Read story


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Policing medical practice employees after work

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Diabetes prevention: Set on a course for lifestyle change

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Medicaid's muddled preventive care picture

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How to get tax breaks for your medical practice

Federal, state and local governments offer doctors incentives because practices are recognized as economic engines. But physicians must know how and where to find them. Read story


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Advance pay ACOs: A down payment on Medicare's future

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Physician liability: Your team, your legal risk

When health care team members drop the ball, it's often doctors who end up in court. How can physicians improve such care and avoid risks? Read story

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