Columns from 2010
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December
- » What editorial writers are saying about ruling in Virginia's health reform lawsuit - Dec. 27
- » When to add staff members -- and when to hold off - Dec. 27
- » Following up on patients referred for specialist care - Dec. 20
- » Discussion: Social media use should mirror face-to-face patient dealings - Dec. 20
- » AMA entering an era of transition and transformation - Dec. 20
- » How to save money by trimming waste disposal costs - Dec. 20
- » What editorial writers are saying about the battle against AIDS - Dec. 13
- » How Twitter hashtags can start medical conversations - Dec. 13
- » Discussion: Young athletes need closer watch after concussions - Dec. 6
- » Our living strategic plan for 2011 reflects AMA's mission - Dec. 6
- » What to know when selling your practice to a hospital - Dec. 6
- » Patients using social media find dubious promotions - Dec. 6
November
- » What editorial writers are saying about cigarette warnings - Nov. 29
- » What new insurance provisions on preventive care mean for your practice - Nov. 29
- » Negotiate return-to-work issues with injured patients - Nov. 22
- » Discussion: Welcome to our archives - Nov. 22
- » Discussion: A victory for the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship - Nov. 22
- » A look at AMA advocacy that doesn't make the news - Nov. 22
- » To reach male patients, market to their loved ones - Nov. 22
- » What editorial writers are saying about the elections and health reform - Nov. 15
- » Adding patient feedback in rating sites could encourage transparency - Nov. 15
- » Detaining patients against wishes carries legal risks - Nov. 8
- » Discussion: Helping doctors heal themselves while healing others - Nov. 8
- » Humbled by those who crossed Bridge of No Return - Nov. 8
- » Regional extension centers: Worth another look? - Nov. 8
- » What editorial writers are saying about rulings on the health reform law - Nov. 1
- » Keeping staff morale high when pay raises are low - Nov. 1
October
- » What editorial writers are saying about marijuana ballot initiatives - Oct. 25
- » Firmness, tact can reduce disruptions caused by cell phone use - Oct. 25
- » Treading awkward waters when reporting colleagues - Oct. 18
- » Discussion: Medical education for transformative times - Oct. 18
- » Quality care follows when health professionals collaborate - Oct. 18
- » Avoiding legal woes when marketing a practice online - Oct. 18
- » Dead doctors stubbornly alive on physician-finder sites - Oct. 18
- » What editorial writers are saying about GOP's pledge on health care - Oct. 11
- » Cell phone photos tested as diagnostic tools - Oct. 11
- » Negative online reviews leave doctors with little recourse - Oct. 4
- » Discussion: Proposed tax break for lawyers would worsen liability mess - Oct. 4
- » "Office Hours" gives doctors a chance to stay connected - Oct. 4
- » How to lower your medical practice's banking fees - Oct. 4
September
- » What editorial writers are saying about the effects of health system reform - Sept. 27
- » Shopping for employee health coverage? Here's what to consider - Sept. 27
- » Consultations on ethics are not limited to the curbside - Sept. 20
- » Discussion: Physician ratings process needs transparency - Sept. 20
- » Coping with baby boomers, and staggering statistics - Sept. 20
- » Online videos of a practice can make business go viral - Sept. 20
- » What editorial writers are saying about stem cell research ban - Sept. 13
- » Practice IT systems require regularly scheduled checkups - Sept. 13
- » Patients' privacy, medical board's authority collide - Sept. 6
- » Discussion: Medical liability: Lawsuit chances take a toll - Sept. 6
- » Resetting our sails to educate tomorrow's physicians - Sept. 6
- » Tax burden may be eased by recent changes in laws - Sept. 6
August
- » What editorial writers are saying about the Medicare trustees report - Aug. 30
- » How to determine fair wages, benefits for medical practice staff - Aug. 30
- » What editorial writers are saying about Missouri's vote against insurance mandate - Aug. 23
- » EMR courtship: Hospitals wooing doctors to stay afloat - Aug. 23
- » Professionalism guards against neglecting self - Aug. 16
- » Discussion: EMR challenge: Tough road to reach "meaningful use" - Aug. 16
- » Doctor-pharmacist teamwork can apply to many settings - Aug. 16
- » EMR purchase poses dilemma for doctors near retirement - Aug. 16
- » What editorial writers are saying about Obama's national AIDS strategy - Aug. 9
- » Dropping an insurer requires care and analysis - Aug. 9
- » Tax breaks for residents to get Supreme Court review - Aug. 2
- » Discussion: A more efficient claims process - Aug. 2
- » A prescription for health care system stakeholders - Aug. 2
- » Planning can reduce the back-to-school patient crunch - Aug. 2
July
- » What editorial writers are saying about the 10% tanning tax - July 26
- » How to use online patient comments to your advantage - July 26
- » Discussion: E-cigarettes need FDA regulation - July 19
- » PCPI: Physician-led effort improving quality of care - July 19
- » Hospitals try new approach to patient-specific marketing - July 19
- » What commentators said about CMS' Dr. Berwick - July 12
- » What editorial writers are saying about Medicare physician pay - July 5
- » Adding patient administrative fees must be done sensitively - July 5
June
- » Child abuse requires specialized treatment, reporting - June 28
- » Discussion: United settlement: Helping doctors get their fair share - June 28
- » A prescription for America's health care system - June 28
- » Rental brokers one option for help finding office space - June 28
- » What editorial writers are saying about medical marijuana laws - June 21
- » Health plans consider adding "meaningful use" criteria in physician contracts - June 21
- » Some federal doctors immune from liability - June 14
- » Discussion: 10 things health insurers must do to regain trust - June 14
- » Target your social media use to your intended audience - June 14
- » What editorial writers are saying about childhood obesity - June 7
- » Office policies on sexual harassment can help prevent claims -- from men or women - June 7
May
- » Organ donation should be part of health discussions - May 31
- » Discussion: Promoting preventive care: New tool tailored for baby boomer care - May 31
- » How to solve staffing challenges by hiring temps - May 31
- » What editorial writers are saying about state efforts to restrict abortion - May 24
- » FDA oversight may extend throughout health IT - May 24
- » Discussion: Tobacco control: States can do more - May 17
- » Doctors rewarded by organized medicine's legal victories - May 17
- » How to get EMR help from regional extension centers - May 17
- » What editorial writers are saying about salt limits, other steps to improve health - May 10
- » How to get paid for taking call - May 10
- » Hospital fulfills subpoena, gets hit with privacy suit - May 3
- » Discussion: Health plan contracts: Help in leveling the playing field - May 3
- » Ending health disparities takes interdisciplinary approach - May 3
- » Ending a practice relationship doesn't end liability - May 3
- » Tax credits could help offset staff insurance costs - May 3
April
- » What editorial writers are saying about requiring restaurants to post calorie counts - April 26
- » Personal health records most likely to be used when doctors recommend them - April 26
- » Sex history queries should be sensitive - April 19
- » Discussion: Physicians can ensure that older drivers stay safe - April 19
- » Health reform law is the first step to a better system - April 19
- » Data breached? Culprit could be a former employee - April 19
- » What editorial writers are saying about lawsuits challenging health reform - April 12
- » Patient education can be low-key marketing tool - April 12
- » Lawyer sanctioned for filing frivolous liability lawsuit - April 5
- » Discussion: EMR meaningful use standards need flexibility - April 5
- » Ethical principles answer the question: What drives us? - April 5
- » Insurance preauthorizations: How to make the process less painful - April 5
March
- » Discussion: What editorial writers are saying about the enactment of health reform - March 29
- » What editorial writers are saying about using reconciliation for health reform - March 22
- » How to get paid for online consults - March 22
- » End-of-life care discussions are in patients' best interests - March 15
- » Discussion: Misguided ID theft rules confuse practices with banks - March 15
- » Reform of health system, Medicare pay needs AMA input - March 15
- » How Facebook fan pages can connect with patients - March 15
- » What editorial writers are saying about the Anthem Blue Cross premium hike - March 8
- » How to trim patient wait times -- or make waiting easier - March 8
- » Fla. doctor beats insurer -- in small claims court - March 1
- » Discussion: Fighting to protect tort reform laws - March 1
- » Haiti earthquake victims need help now - March 1
- » Divorcing your practice? Check finances first - March 1
- » Boost morale by asking workers what's bugging them - March 1
February
- » What editorial writers are saying about autism study retraction - Feb. 22
- » iPad stoking doctor interest in tablet computers - Feb. 22
- » Conn. doctors left out of Anthem's "most-favored" policy waiver - Feb. 17
- » Discharge missteps can send seniors back to hospital - Feb. 15
- » Discussion: Tobacco threat contained but not extinguished - Feb. 15
- » Send a message to Congress: "Repeal SGR now" - Feb. 15
- » Online contact growing between physicians, patients - Feb. 15
- » Social media consults may harbor dangers - Feb. 8
- » What editorial writers are saying about health reform after Brown's election - Feb. 8
- » Job-sharing can boost work-life balance, cut practice expenses - Feb. 8
- » Fraud charges dropped, but doctor can't recoup costs - Feb. 1
- » Discussion: Protection from prying eyes: Physician Medicare data stays confidential - Feb. 1
- » 100 years after Flexner, AMA is still a force in med ed - Feb. 1
- » How to get paid for care delivered over the phone - Feb. 1
January
- » What editorial writers are saying about health system reform negotiations - Jan. 25
- » Choosing the smartphone that's right for you - Jan. 25
- » Individual target A1c levels especially helpful in seniors - Jan. 18
- » Discussion: Fighting obesity: Tools for a year-round effort - Jan. 18
- » Health reform package still needs some improvement - Jan. 18
- » EMRs missing the mark on care coordination efforts - Jan. 18
- » Guide patients openly, honestly in second-opinion decisions - Jan. 11
- » What editorial writers are saying about the Senate health system reform vote - Jan. 11
- » Performance reviews important, even in small practices - Jan. 11
- » Ohio court to decide what damages are reasonable - Jan. 4
- » Discussion: More Medicare paperwork: Time short for PECOS chore - Jan. 4
- » Reflections, wishes for AMA's new year - Jan. 4
- » Divorcing your practice requires a plan - Jan. 4
- » Want to keep workers engaged? Ask for their ideas - Jan. 4
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