Columns from 2004
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December
- » Discussion: Community service: Always in season - Dec. 27
- » Set a policy about extra exams in a single appointment - Dec. 27
- » Discussion: Inform your patients about HSAs - Dec. 20
- » AMA communications efforts help physicians to serve - Dec. 20
- » Medical expert barred from Georgia court forever - Dec. 13
- » Discussion: Vote of confidence for tort reform: Victory at the ballot box - Dec. 13
- » Voluntary self-regulation of CME sponsorship debated - Dec. 6
- » Discussion: Strengthening the steroid law: Protecting young athletes - Dec. 6
- » AMA's brand statement: What we do and who we are - Dec. 6
- » Give employment contracts a thorough going-over - Dec. 6
November
- » Discussion: The flu vaccine shortage: Patience and teamwork are virtues - Nov. 22
- » Preparation key to putting out "fires" - Nov. 22
- » Discussion: Medical education: 100 years of progress - Nov. 15
- » The AMA: Making a difference in the halls of power - Nov. 15
- » Feature: It's negotiable: Fighting for a fair deal - Nov. 15
- » Court rules a patient list is a protected trade secret - Nov. 8
- » Discussion: Doctors a force in battle of the bulge - Nov. 8
- » Blues plan sues physicians who won't join network - Nov. 8
- » Just because it's new doesn't mean it's best - Nov. 1
- » Discussion: Timely scrutiny of health plan consolidation - Nov. 1
- » Physicians have role in political process - Nov. 1
- » Give health staffing companies a contractual once-over - Nov. 1
October
- » Discussion: Good medicine is a global goal - Oct. 25
- » Staffing efficiency can be an elusive goal for practices - Oct. 25
- » Discussion: Protect medical staff autonomy - Oct. 18
- » Ethics -- a force every day in every aspect of medicine - Oct. 18
- » Judge: Mega-verdict spawned by passion - Oct. 11
- » Discussion: New TV season, old problem: Entertainment violence - Oct. 11
- » Treatment choice is ultimately the patient's - Oct. 4
- » Discussion: Medicare's no-help line: Doctors not getting good answers - Oct. 4
- » Unity of purpose: Get involved and we'll get things done - Oct. 4
- » Check contracts before charging fees - Oct. 4
September
- » Discussion: Death penalty for minors: Cruel and unusual - Sept. 27
- » Clear policies a must for Internet use - Sept. 27
- » Discussion: Equal care for all: Fighting on many fronts - Sept. 20
- » AMA understands need for disaster preparedness - Sept. 20
- » Colorado hospitalists' deal raises exclusivity issue - Sept. 20
- » Illinois: No corporate certificate, no pay - Sept. 13
- » Discussion: Congress must finish work on patient safety - Sept. 13
- » OIG advisory on physician consultations - Sept. 6
- » Early genetic testing puts more slip in slope - Sept. 6
- » Discussion: Antitrust reform: Physicians need the right to negotiate - Sept. 6
- » AMA an important corner of the triangle - Sept. 6
August
- » Discussion: Ready for anything: From bioterrorism to environmental hazards - Aug. 23
- » Factors to consider in setting office hours - Aug. 23
- » Discussion: Tread lightly with patients on money matters - Aug. 16
- » Reasons to join the AMA: Science, caring, ethics - Aug. 16
- » Tort reform challenges yield mixed results - Aug. 9
- » Discussion: California doctors fight back: Medicaid pay cut goes to court - Aug. 9
- » Discretion often the better part of valor - Aug. 2
- » Discussion: Answer the phone already: A plea from doctors to managed care - Aug. 2
- » AMA and medical education: 100 years of progress - Aug. 2
- » Stark II exceptions for physician recruitment by hospitals - Aug. 2
July
- » Discussion: Let sun shine on clinical results - July 26
- » Secret shoppers can scope out your customer service - July 26
- » Discussion: Supreme Court ruling a setback for patients' rights - July 19
- » Documentation best defense in a malpractice action - July 12
- » Discussion: High standard needed for expert witnesses - July 12
- » Know your worth: A few last words from AMA chair - July 5
- » Considering costs and coverage in treatment - July 5
- » Discussion News: Doctors need to take a leading role on electronic medical records - July 5
- » New Stark regs refine "same building" rules - July 5
June
- » Discussion: Global tobacco control: U.S. must prove its mettle - June 28
- » Hate staying late? Do scut work throughout the day - June 28
- » Discussion: Stake your claim: How to fight for fair reimbursement - June 21
- » Physicians stand up for colleagues, then get fired - June 14
- » Discussion: Tax credits are best approach for uninsured - June 14
- » Discussion: Marketplace domination: Watching out for insurer mergers - June 7
- » A little lip from an LIP - June 7
- » Rights and limitations in "exclusive provider" contracts - June 7
May
- » Discussion: Fighting foodborne pathogens: A tool for the battle - May 24
- » Smaller offices can use office managers, too - May 24
- » Discussion: Revitalizing family medicine: How to strengthen the specialty - May 17
- » Patient safety legislation -- an urgent call to action - May 17
- » Doctors may be liable for patients' fake IDs - May 10
- » Discussion: Health literacy: Help your patients understand directions - May 10
- » Helping loved ones at time of patient's death - May 3
- » Discussion: Keeping it ethical: Retainer practices have rules and restrictions - May 3
- » Regional variations are created by "grand old men" - May 3
- » Make sure contract really says what you think it says - May 3
April
- » Discussion: Sniffing out inhalant abuse - April 26
- » Cell phones keep you connected (if you want to be or not) - April 26
- » Discussion: Ensuring a fair deal for all in the health care system - April 19
- » Defense of truth never rests in medical liability debate - April 19
- » Physicians found negligent for not performing CT scan - April 12
- » Discussion: Pain meds: A balancing act - April 12
- » Broaching topics patients may not want to talk about - April 5
- » Discussion: Class-action lawsuits against insurers: Settling for fair treatment - April 5
- » First step to fairer pay is determining your value - April 5
- » Limit your liability before signing with a consultant - April 5
March
- » Discussion: Drug counterfeiting: A new Rx for curbing fake meds - March 22
- » Tracking contracts could pay off in long run - March 22
- » Discussion: Peer review: The case for absolute immunity - March 15
- » Tort reform debate best served by truth - March 15
- » New Jersey squelches lawsuit for advertising fraud - March 8
- » Discussion: Safety reporting now in Senate's hands - March 8
- » Avoiding court may offer best outcome for everyone - March 1
- » Discussion: Some advice before you sign: AMA Model Managed Care Contract - March 1
- » Fair pay a sounder approach than "pay for quality" - March 1
- » Know details before taking a hospital loan - March 1
February
- » Discussion: Tobacco control: Vigilance remains imperative - Feb. 23
- » Mail sorting: tedious but necessary task - Feb. 23
- » Discussion: AMA Foundation invests in health of America - Feb. 16
- » Lawyers who play the liability lottery must be stopped - Feb. 16
- » Lawyers try new tacks in malpractice suits - Feb. 9
- » Discussion: Banning ephedra just the first step for FDA - Feb. 9
- » Helping older patients decide to stop driving - Feb. 2
- » Discussion: Helping Aetna get religion: Doctor panel gives insurer a chance for salvation - Feb. 2
- » Reimbursement: Medicine's Achilles' heel? - Feb. 2
- » Ways to reduce your personal liability - Feb. 2
January
- » Discussion: Physician health and wellness: An ethical imperative - Jan. 26
- » Consistency key in giving staff time off - Jan. 26
- » Discussion: Physician supply: Evaluating the need for more doctors - Jan. 19
- » Column Comment: Medical liability reform -- let's do it together now! - Jan. 19
- » Tort reform and more; medical issues on deck - Jan. 12
- » Discussion: Medicare reform helps doctors and patients - Jan. 12
- » Advocate for vaccines, but not for candidates - Jan. 5
- » Discussion: A place to report HIPAA problems: AMA form gives doctors an outlet - Jan. 5
- » Count your many blessings and resolve to join the AMA - Jan. 5
- » Look for signs of price-fixing potholes - Jan. 5
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