Opinion content from 2009
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December
- » What editorial writers are saying about H1N1 vaccine and emergency preparedness - Dec. 28
- » What editorial writers are saying about Senate health reform debate - Dec. 21
- » What editorial writers are saying about new mammography recommendations - Dec. 14
- » Discussion: Road map for 2010: AMA's 5-point Strategic Plan - Dec. 7
- » An Rx for better outcomes, lower costs - Dec. 7
November
- » What commentators are saying about House passage of health system reform - Nov. 30
- » Discussion: Ingenix database replacement: Seeking a FAIR solution on out-of-network pay rates - Nov. 23
- » Letter: When considering reform, find out what doctors think about it - Nov. 23
- » Column Comment: AMA at a crossroad: Let basic values be our guide - Nov. 23
- » What editorial writers are saying about H1N1 vaccine shortages - Nov. 16
- » What commentators are saying about the Senate's public plan option - Nov. 9
- » Discussion: Where to turn for H1N1 information - Nov. 2
- » Letter: Health officials assert vaccine is plentiful; experience says otherwise - Nov. 2
- » AMA's 7 guiding principles for health system reform - Nov. 2
October
- » What editorial writers are saying about H1N1 flu vaccine - 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
- » What editorial writers are saying about a tax on soft drinks - Oct. 12
- » Letter: Stores have plenty of vaccine, but this practice is on the waiting list - Oct. 5
- » Letter: Long-term price of administration's reform plan is unacceptable - Oct. 5
- » Discussion: Uninsured are more than just numbers - Oct. 5
- » AMA's private sector advocacy efforts yield results - Oct. 5
September
- » What editorial writers are saying about the Senate Finance Committee's health reform bill - Sept. 28
- » Discussion: Ending unequal treatment - Sept. 21
- » Letter: Hypocritical to put tobacco under FDA - Sept. 21
- » Two nations, one debate over how to achieve reform - Sept. 21
- » What editorial writers are saying about Kennedy's health care legacy - Sept. 14
- » Discussion: Health plans still need to work on basic skills - Sept. 7
- » Letter: Pharma ties not proof of corruption - Sept. 7
- » Letter: Provide physicians with a tax credit for treating the uninsured - Sept. 7
- » AMA offers students, residents a head start in medicine - Sept. 7
August
- » What editorial writers are saying about end-of-life discussions - Aug. 31
- » What editorial writers are saying about town hall meetings on health system reform - Aug. 24
- » What editorial writers are saying about accomplishing health reform - Aug. 17
- » Discussion: Medicare reform's first step: Revise physician pay formula - Aug. 10
- » Letter: Patients and doctors must confront realities that are driving up costs - Aug. 10
- » "Making the sausage" that will reform broken system - 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
- » Discussion: Building solid medical homes - July 20
- » Letter: Mandated catastrophic coverage should be a key element of reform - July 20
- » Reform needs a more rational insurance purchasing system - July 20
- » What editorial writers are saying about health insurance company rescissions - July 13
- » What editorial writers are saying about Obama's idea for a public health plan - July 6
June
- » Discussion: FDA oversight means public health victory on tobacco - June 29
- » Letter: Capitate HMO execs, not doctors - June 29
- » Letter: EHRs a financial burden with no payback for late-career physicians - June 29
- » AMA connects with doctors at each stage of their careers - June 29
- » What editorial writers are saying about the killing of Dr. George Tiller - June 22
- » Discussion: AMA tool kit guides informed choices on PPO contracts - June 15
- » Letter: Salary differences in medicine do not always jibe with value, risk or training - June 15
- » What editorial writers are saying about the Medicare trustees report - June 8
- » Discussion: The $2 trillion savings plan - June 1
- » Letter: Add a ninth reform principle -- an adequate supply of physicians - June 1
- » Health system reform is coming -- and you all helped - June 1
May
- » What editorial writers are saying about health system reform - May 25
- » Discussion: Help for physicians on Medicare deadlines - May 18
- » Letter: Is goal more quality or less payment? - May 18
- » Medicine's voice being heard on health system reform - May 18
- » What editorial writers are saying about swine flu - May 11
- » Discussion: 8 simple rules for health system reform: A new sounding board - May 4
- » Letter: Insurers responsible for time pressures that undermine taking a good medical history - May 4
- » AMA can help you prepare for the health IT future - May 4
April
- » What editorial writers are saying about electronic health records - April 27
- » Discussion: One-stop site: E-prescribing help for physicians - April 20
- » Letter: As nationalized care eyed, a strong statement is needed from medicine - April 20
- » We must protect guidelines against undue influence - April 20
- » What editorial writers are saying about increasing tobacco taxes - April 13
- » Discussion: Science trumps speculation: MMR not linked to autism - April 6
- » Letter: Time to rethink EMS helicopters? - 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
- » Discussion: Getting physicians what they're owed: the aftermath of the Ingenix settlement - March 23
- » Letter: Serving patients and preserving medicine requires better stewardship of resources than has been shown - March 23
- » Letter: FSMB chair: Opioid Rx guide available - March 23
- » The challenge and opportunity for health system reform - March 23
- » What editorial writers are saying about President Obama's plan for health care reform - March 16
- » Discussion: A win for physician data privacy - March 9
- » Letter: Tell it like it is: Doctors need fair pay for services, not "reimbursement" - March 9
- » Letter: No-sedation colonoscopies will prompt many to say no to the procedure - March 9
- » Letter: MSSNY president: Insurer settlements highlight need for code of conduct - March 9
- » Reflecting on successes and looking to future challenges - March 9
- » Commentary about the stimulus plan and health care - March 2
February
- » What editorial writers are saying about the birth of octuplets - Feb. 23
- » Discussion: AMA's enhanced Web site - Feb. 16
- » Letter: A true teaching tool about bioethics certainly wouldn't star Dr. House - Feb. 16
- » Discussion: Reprieve on ICD-10 - Feb. 9
- » Letter: Support for no-sedation colonoscopy misses some significant drawbacks - Feb. 9
- » United agreement a victory for fair pay for physicians - Feb. 9
- » Discussion: United agreements: Fair payments ahead - Feb. 2
- » Letter: Incentives needed to keep, boost primary care practices - Feb. 2
- » Letter: Peer review needs oversight and transparency to be effective - Feb. 2
January
- » Discussion: Taking away the fear: Another step toward improving patient safety - Jan. 26
- » Letter: Absence of EMRs isn't the problem, but not living up to their potential is - Jan. 26
- » Physicians need one voice to fight for payment reform - Jan. 26
- » Discussion: Vital need for improving teen health care - Jan. 19
- » Letter: Work limits touted, but postresidency reality can mean even longer hours - Jan. 19
- » Letter: Day's end for a weary resident: How about a merlot on the limo ride home? - 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
- » Letter: Greater transparency needed in how insurers account for care costs - Jan. 12
- » Discussion: Bolster primary care: Avert a physician shortage - Jan. 5
- » Letter: Joint Commission's standard on disruptive behavior is unreasonable - Jan. 5
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