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December

� What editorial writers are saying about H1N1 vaccine and emergency preparedness - Dec. 28
� How to use social networking in your job hunt - Dec. 28
� Smartphones becoming clinical tools - Dec. 21
� What editorial writers are saying about Senate health reform debate - Dec. 21
� What editorial writers are saying about new mammography recommendations - Dec. 14
� Don't want to hire smokers? Check the law first - Dec. 14
� Blood pressure control essential for elderly patients - Dec. 7
� Discussion: Road map for 2010: AMA's 5-point Strategic Plan - Dec. 7
� An Rx for better outcomes, lower costs - Dec. 7
� Managing year-end patient volume amid flu outbreaks - Dec. 7

November

� What commentators are saying about House passage of health system reform - Nov. 30
� Do EMRs cut liability risk? Insurers want evidence before offering more discounts - Nov. 30
� Physicians protest N.C. Blues contract change - Nov. 24
� At what age do cancer tests offer more risk than benefit? - Nov. 23
� Discussion: Ingenix database replacement: Seeking a FAIR solution on out-of-network pay rates - Nov. 23
� Column Comment: AMA at a crossroad: Let basic values be our guide - Nov. 23
� EMR school offers help for doctors wary of technology - Nov. 23
� What editorial writers are saying about H1N1 vaccine shortages - Nov. 16
� New laws on patient security breaches mean your associate contracts probably need updating - Nov. 16
� CME must be untainted -- no matter who's paying - Nov. 9
� What commentators are saying about the Senate's public plan option - Nov. 9
� Misclassifying nonexempt employees as exempt can cost you - Nov. 9
� Disciplinary records relevant in liability case - Nov. 2
� Discussion: Where to turn for H1N1 information - Nov. 2
� AMA's 7 guiding principles for health system reform - Nov. 2
� Review what expanded ADA means for your practice - Nov. 2

October

� What editorial writers are saying about H1N1 flu vaccine - Oct. 26
� Smartphone use pushed by hospitals - Oct. 26
� Discussion: We've expanded the ways you can interact with us - Oct. 19
� Discussion: Insurer consolidation deserves a critical look - Oct. 19
� Scientific method offers view to solving liability crisis - Oct. 19
� Plan to advertise? Be mindful of ethical, legal rules - Oct. 19
� Is speech recognition technology ready for prime time? - Oct. 19
� H1N1 vaccination of children can require reasoning with concerned parents - Oct. 12
� What editorial writers are saying about a tax on soft drinks - Oct. 12
� How to code, bill for H1N1 flu vaccine - Oct. 12
� Florida lawsuit takes swing at 3-strikes liability rule - Oct. 5
� Discussion: Uninsured are more than just numbers - Oct. 5
� AMA's private sector advocacy efforts yield results - Oct. 5
� Review your sick-leave policy before flu season hits - Oct. 5

September

� What editorial writers are saying about the Senate Finance Committee's health reform bill - Sept. 28
� Your practice really needs broadband - Sept. 28
� Delirium in hospitalized patients may be preventable - Sept. 21
� Discussion: Ending unequal treatment - Sept. 21
� Two nations, one debate over how to achieve reform - Sept. 21
� Should you keep patients from commenting online? - Sept. 21
� Don't let EMRs cut into your doctor-patient time - Sept. 21
� Medical spas can be a good business, but with ethical challenges - Sept. 14
� What editorial writers are saying about Kennedy's health care legacy - Sept. 14
� N.J. liability trial swamped with errors - Sept. 7
� Discussion: Health plans still need to work on basic skills - Sept. 7
� AMA offers students, residents a head start in medicine - Sept. 7
� Hunting for a small business idea? Listen to your patients - Sept. 7

August

� What editorial writers are saying about end-of-life discussions - Aug. 31
� How to determine an EHR's "usability" - Aug. 31
� What editorial writers are saying about town hall meetings on health system reform - Aug. 24
� Tap into proper expertise and support before joining EHR "gold rush" - Aug. 24
� Take care when discussing phase I trial options - Aug. 17
� What editorial writers are saying about accomplishing health reform - Aug. 17
� How to reduce your practice's credit card fees - Aug. 17
� Doctor liable despite no patient relationship - Aug. 10
� Discussion: Medicare reform's first step: Revise physician pay formula - Aug. 10
� "Making the sausage" that will reform broken system - Aug. 10
� If job candidate has a criminal record, ask questions - Aug. 10
� What editorial writers are saying about health system reform proposals - Aug. 3

July

� What editorial writers are saying about Wal-Mart endorsing an employer mandate - July 27
� Update employee policies to include guidelines for social networking - July 27
� Helping older patients get a good night's sleep - July 20
� Discussion: Building solid medical homes - July 20
� Reform needs a more rational insurance purchasing system - July 20
� How CCHIT influences your health tech purchasing - July 20
� Doctors weigh morals, ethics in decisions on refusing services - July 13
� What editorial writers are saying about health insurance company rescissions - July 13
� Making sense of extended warranties for medical equipment - July 13
� What editorial writers are saying about Obama's idea for a public health plan - July 6
� Going green can help your budget - July 6

June

� Discussion: FDA oversight means public health victory on tobacco - June 29
� AMA connects with doctors at each stage of their careers - June 29
� Law means rethinking how you protect patient data - June 29
� Overwhelmed by phone calls? Adding lines, staff not the answer - June 29
� What editorial writers are saying about the killing of Dr. George Tiller - June 22
� Before buying an EMR system, learn from others' mistakes - June 22
� Knowing when to ask seniors for the car keys - June 15
� Discussion: AMA tool kit guides informed choices on PPO contracts - June 15
� Dissolving a practice takes more than closing the door - June 15
� Prepare to meet "meaningful use" EMR requirement - June 15
� Conversation, rapport key to evolving world of medical history taking - June 8
� What editorial writers are saying about the Medicare trustees report - June 8
� Need to lay off employees? Be honest -- and work out details first - June 8
� Doctor's duty to a third party the exception, not rule - June 1
� Discussion: The $2 trillion savings plan - June 1
� Health system reform is coming -- and you all helped - June 1
� Good scheduling can link vaccinations to well-child visits - June 1

May

� What editorial writers are saying about health system reform - May 25
� Rural physicians may face pharmacy hurdle in e-prescribing - May 25
� Discussion: Help for physicians on Medicare deadlines - May 18
� Medicine's voice being heard on health system reform - May 18
� Don't toss all your practice's e-mails in the virtual trash - May 18
� Bad behavior by physicians can't be ignored - May 11
� What editorial writers are saying about swine flu - May 11
� Peer review hearing officer's role is limited - May 4
� Discussion: 8 simple rules for health system reform: A new sounding board - May 4
� AMA can help you prepare for the health IT future - May 4
� Stimulus package alters HIPAA rules for business associates - May 4

April

� Diagnosing different levels of dementia no easy task - April 27
� What editorial writers are saying about electronic health records - April 27
� Helping search engines find you more quickly - April 27
� Any-willing-provider law heads to Georgia Supreme Court - April 23
� Discussion: One-stop site: E-prescribing help for physicians - April 20
� We must protect guidelines against undue influence - April 20
� Steps to take to eliminate spam from your e-mail diet - April 20
� Consider ethics, patient rights before treating your immediate family - April 13
� What editorial writers are saying about increasing tobacco taxes - April 13
� How to handle patients who are always late - April 13
� Pain doctor made to prove care was proper - April 6
� Discussion: Science trumps speculation: MMR not linked to autism - April 6
� AMA participation on the Joint Commission a win-win - April 6

March

� What editorial writers are saying about stem cell research - March 30
� Interactive kiosks expanding beyond patient check-ins - March 30
� Red flag rules on identity theft take effect soon - March 30
� Honing in on varied causes of urinary incontinence - March 23
� Discussion: Getting physicians what they're owed: the aftermath of the Ingenix settlement - March 23
� The challenge and opportunity for health system reform - March 23
� Texting can increase office efficiency, bottom line - March 23
� Texas hospital settles charges of boycotting physician-owned hospital - March 16
� What editorial writers are saying about President Obama's plan for health care reform - March 16
� Stimulus bill puts burden on physicians to tell patients of data breach - March 16
� Doctor wants to share trials of liability suits with peers - March 9
� Discussion: A win for physician data privacy - March 9
� Reflecting on successes and looking to future challenges - March 9
� Treating the homeless can go beyond medical care - March 2
� Commentary about the stimulus plan and health care - March 2

February

� What editorial writers are saying about the birth of octuplets - Feb. 23
� Addressing involuntary weight loss - Feb. 16
� Discussion: AMA's enhanced Web site - Feb. 16
� Noncompete clause may not restrict you - Feb. 16
� Discussion: Reprieve on ICD-10 - Feb. 9
� United agreement a victory for fair pay for physicians - Feb. 9
� Doctor stands up for patient care, wins case - Feb. 2
� Discussion: United agreements: Fair payments ahead - Feb. 2
� Technology costs may be tax-deductible - Feb. 2

January

� At end of life, listen to patient's fears, values - Jan. 26
� Discussion: Taking away the fear: Another step toward improving patient safety - Jan. 26
� Physicians need one voice to fight for payment reform - Jan. 26
� Keeping rubber checks from clogging revenue flow - Jan. 26
� Depression not a "normal" part of aging - Jan. 19
� Discussion: Vital need for improving teen health care - Jan. 19
� Health reform is coming; let's work for a good outcome - Jan. 19
� Discussion: Medicare pay overhaul can no longer wait - Jan. 12
� Hospitalist's role needs to be defined - Jan. 12
� Doctor liable for not providing sign language interpreter - Jan. 5
� Discussion: Bolster primary care: Avert a physician shortage - Jan. 5
� Economic downturn adds new uncertainties to IT planning - Jan. 5

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