Columns from 2005
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December
- » Discussion: The ethics of quarantine: Treading carefully - Dec. 26
- » Start early to groom doctors as group leaders - Dec. 26
- » Discussion: Expert witnesses need scrutiny: The Tennessee approach - Dec. 19
- » Moral compass guides soul of medicine - Dec. 19
- » Doctor at odds with hospital's conflict-of-interest policy - Dec. 12
- » Discussion Comment: Boosting disaster response: Be prepared - Dec. 12
- » For flu vaccine shortage, CDC priorities apply - Dec. 5
- » Discussion: Medicare's low-quality program - Dec. 5
- » Column Comment: Interim Meeting shows physician activism in action - Dec. 5
- » Pick apart recruitment deals before you sign - Dec. 5
November
- » Discussion: The first defense: Soap and water - Nov. 28
- » Financial heat will be on this winter - Nov. 28
- » Discussion: Reform required to control liability premiums: Senate must act now - Nov. 21
- » Fighting Medicare cuts -- for our patients' future - Nov. 21
- » Federal court rules peer review report can be reviewed - Nov. 14
- » Discussion: Patient safety: A leadership opportunity - Nov. 14
- » Set ground rules for drug rep interactions - Nov. 7
- » Discussion: Who's minding the store? Health clinic beyond aisle nine - Nov. 7
- » America looks to AMA for leadership - Nov. 7
- » Feature: Financial year-end review: Don't let money details slip away - Nov. 7
- » Give leasing agreements for imaging services a close scan - Nov. 7
October
- » Discussion: Doctors need flu shots, too. And don't forget your staff - Oct. 24
- » Extenders can get paid in different ways - Oct. 24
- » Feature: Exit etiquette: Whose patient is it, anyway? - Oct. 17
- » Discussion: Wisconsin opens door to liability crisis - Oct. 17
- » Work against disasters -- natural and man-made - Oct. 17
- » Discussion: Lessons from ethics' darkest days: Remembering medicine's role in the Holocaust - Oct. 10
- » Don't settle for an incomplete document - Oct. 10
- » Specialized marketing needed for some drugs - Oct. 3
- » Discussion: Silent PPOs: Physicians need to know who holds their contracts - Oct. 3
- » Hurricane spurs physician response and support - Oct. 3
September
- » Discussion: Childhood obesity: School solutions - Sept. 26
- » Bankers need to be informed - Sept. 26
- » The AMA needs your help to stop Medicare pay cuts - Sept. 19
- » Discussion: Eliminating health care disparities: You can make a difference - Sept. 19
- » Feature: Silence of the PPOs: A stealthy way to pay you less - Sept. 19
- » Doctor wins claim that lawsuit was frivolous - Sept. 12
- » Discussion: Educating patients through the power of the press: The effect of AMA media briefings - Sept. 12
- » Choosing a treatment path involves trade-offs - Sept. 5
- » Discussion: Unhealthy mergers: The wrong trend - Sept. 5
- » A new face, a new day for our AMA - Sept. 5
- » Payers won't pay? Know your contract's remedies - Sept. 5
August
- » Tennessee physician wins case on non-compete clause - Aug. 22
- » Discussion: Patient safety legislation: A crucial victory - Aug. 22
- » Anticipation key to dealing with cash-flow shortfalls - Aug. 22
- » Discussion: Ethical guidance essential for living organ donors - Aug. 15
- » AMA is a democracy in the truest sense of the word - Aug. 15
- » Doctor says search of office too intrusive - Aug. 8
- » Discussion: The transforming of American medicine in World War II - Aug. 8
- » "Keeping up" demands more than clinical knowledge - Aug. 1
- » Discussion: AMA Model Managed Care Contract: Know what you're signing - Aug. 1
- » Pay-for-performance should be pay-for-quality-care - Aug. 1
- » Compliance plan a must for lab contracts - Aug. 1
July
- » Discussion News: Direct-to-consumer drug ads: Educational tool or sales booster? - July 25
- » Look beyond resume when hiring a doctor - July 25
- » Discussion News: Pay-for-performance must measure up - July 18
- » Finding the way back to the heart and soul of medicine - July 18
- » Know bylaws that protect medical staff - July 11
- » Discussion: Shot in the arm for immunizations: Assistance on the way - July 11
- » Examine the basis of your ethical values - July 4
- » Discussion: Competitive path to better care: A moratorium's end - July 4
- » Column News: Heeding the privileges of the profession - July 4
- » Watch wording in nondisclosure pacts - July 4
June
- » Discussion: Clinical trial data: Getting the complete picture - June 27
- » Persistence, organization help get accounts received - June 27
- » Discussion: The symbol for a new AMA: Medicine for the 21st century - June 20
- » Feature: Recoup d'etat: Fighting recoupment efforts - June 20
- » Michigan ruling boosts standard for liability case affidavits - June 13
- » Discussion: Health savings accounts: An insurance reform success - June 13
- » Reasons to volunteer outweigh discomforts - June 6
- » Discussion: Physicians know when ASCs are the best choice - June 6
- » Many new ways to participate in the AMA - June 6
- » Don't let "business associates" create a HIPAA mess - June 6
May
- » Discussion: Ephedra: A step backwards - May 23
- » Financial benchmarks pinpoint efficiencies, deficiencies - May 23
- » Discussion: A lasting public health victory: Polio vaccine at 50 years - May 16
- » A year at warp speed in a profession to be proud of - May 16
- » Hospital sued after pulling welcome mat - May 9
- » Discussion: Medicare cuts threaten patient care: Questions of access and technology - May 9
- » Early interventions can make an impact - May 2
- » Discussion: The right to reject what plans demand: The Montana radiology case - May 2
- » Pediatrics academy celebrates diamond anniversary - May 2
- » Letter of intent has role in good-faith negotiations - May 2
April
- » Discussion: FDA's drug safety challenge: Making improvements without adverse events - April 25
- » Keep charge ticket coding and superbill format up to date - April 25
- » Discussion: AMA House of Delegates: Tradition of empowerment - April 18
- » Clout: The force of 819,000 voices in Washington - April 18
- » Steps doctors should take to protect patent inventions - April 11
- » Discussion: Pay-for-performance: Right rules reward quality - April 11
- » Depression an obstacle in treating older patients - April 4
- » Discussion: Health plans' dominance: More muscle in more markets - April 4
- » Strong educational standards are core of our profession - April 4
- » Montana radiologists, Blues plan settle monopoly lawsuit - April 4
- » Proceed carefully with gain-sharing deals - April 4
March
- » Discussion: Tobacco treaty adds up: It's time for action - March 28
- » E-mail a great office tool, but sometimes you need to talk - March 28
- » Discussion: Ban genetic discrimination: National standard is needed - March 21
- » Heroes are everywhere, and many are in medicine - March 21
- » Good Samaritan law shields California doctor from liability - March 14
- » Discussion: Helping make hospitals safer: Patient safety campaign gets it right - March 14
- » Lines between palliative, regular, aggressive care blurring - March 7
- » Discussion: Unilateral contract changes: Plan gives Michigan physicians the blues - March 7
- » Demographics can mean health care disparities - March 7
- » Time-shares one way to get more use from equipment - March 7
February
- » Discussion: Ending health care disparities: Equal access to quality care - Feb. 28
- » Some practices find extra efficiency with pod design - Feb. 28
- » Discussion: Tailoring care for men - Feb. 21
- » Virtual medical group schools physicians in business - Feb. 21
- » Physicians are both lifelong learners and teachers - Feb. 21
- » South Carolina Supreme Court shoots down wrongful life claim - Feb. 14
- » Discussion: Fix Medicare's flawed pay system - Feb. 14
- » Establishing a bond makes difficult discussions easier - Feb. 7
- » Discussion: NASCAR and alcohol promotion: Gentlemen, stop your engines - Feb. 7
- » 5 steps doctors should take to achieve liability reform - Feb. 7
- » New Medicare pay rules: Time to revisit your contracts - Feb. 7
January
- » Discussion: Helping seniors quit smoking: Medicare's wise policy decision - Jan. 31
- » Signs, policies don't deter cell phone users - Jan. 31
- » Discussion: AMA's advocacy agenda: 7 goals requiring medicine's strength - Jan. 24
- » Resolved: To actively shape the future of medicine - Jan. 24
- » Discussion: Principles and managed care: Not mutually exclusive - Jan. 17
- » Safeguard records to comply with HIPAA security rule - Jan. 3
- » Discussion Comment: You ain't nothin' with a blank contract - Jan. 3
- » Litigation center provides another form of advocacy - Jan. 3
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