Opinion content from 2010
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December
- » What editorial writers are saying about ruling in Virginia's health reform lawsuit - Dec. 27
- » Discussion: Social media use should mirror face-to-face patient dealings - Dec. 20
- » Letter: Medical students shun primary care for more reasons than pay - Dec. 20
- » AMA entering an era of transition and transformation - Dec. 20
- » What editorial writers are saying about the battle against AIDS - Dec. 13
- » Discussion: Young athletes need closer watch after concussions - Dec. 6
- » Letter: Base future Medicare pay on no cuts - Dec. 6
- » Our living strategic plan for 2011 reflects AMA's mission - Dec. 6
November
- » What editorial writers are saying about cigarette warnings - Nov. 29
- » 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
- » What editorial writers are saying about the elections and health reform - Nov. 15
- » Discussion: Helping doctors heal themselves while healing others - Nov. 8
- » Letter: Strict resident work hour limits can lead to "shift worker" mentality - Nov. 8
- » Humbled by those who crossed Bridge of No Return - Nov. 8
- » What editorial writers are saying about rulings on the health reform law - Nov. 1
October
- » What editorial writers are saying about marijuana ballot initiatives - Oct. 25
- » Discussion: Medical education for transformative times - Oct. 18
- » Letter: Advocates of EMRs are not physicians and are not attuned to doctors' needs - Oct. 18
- » Quality care follows when health professionals collaborate - Oct. 18
- » What editorial writers are saying about GOP's pledge on health care - Oct. 11
- » Letter: Tax unhealthy foods to pay for treating those made ill by them - Oct. 4
- » Letter: If EMRs were so useful, incentives and penalties would not be needed - 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
September
- » What editorial writers are saying about the effects of health system reform - Sept. 27
- » Letter: Nonscience med students do well - Sept. 20
- » Letter: Medical disaster preparedness for children requires special attention - Sept. 20
- » Discussion: Physician ratings process needs transparency - Sept. 20
- » Coping with baby boomers, and staggering statistics - Sept. 20
- » What editorial writers are saying about stem cell research ban - Sept. 13
- » Discussion: Medical liability: Lawsuit chances take a toll - Sept. 6
- » Letter: A right to ownership, but not to receive Medicare payment - Sept. 6
- » Resetting our sails to educate tomorrow's physicians - Sept. 6
August
- » What editorial writers are saying about the Medicare trustees report - Aug. 30
- » What editorial writers are saying about Missouri's vote against insurance mandate - Aug. 23
- » Letter: Specialty societies best equipped to judge comparative effectiveness - Aug. 16
- » Letter: Health plans may profit from scrimping now but will pay later - Aug. 16
- » Discussion: EMR challenge: Tough road to reach "meaningful use" - Aug. 16
- » Doctor-pharmacist teamwork can apply to many settings - Aug. 16
- » What editorial writers are saying about Obama's national AIDS strategy - Aug. 9
- » Discussion: A more efficient claims process - Aug. 2
- » Letter: Don't work with health plans that won't pay physicians a fair fee - Aug. 2
- » A prescription for health care system stakeholders - Aug. 2
July
- » What editorial writers are saying about the 10% tanning tax - July 26
- » Letter: Lost in PECOS - July 19
- » Letter: MAD magazine injects humor into exam room reading choices - July 19
- » Discussion: E-cigarettes need FDA regulation - July 19
- » PCPI: Physician-led effort improving quality of care - July 19
- » What commentators said about CMS' Dr. Berwick - July 12
- » What editorial writers are saying about Medicare physician pay - July 5
June
- » Discussion: United settlement: Helping doctors get their fair share - June 28
- » A prescription for America's health care system - June 28
- » What editorial writers are saying about medical marijuana laws - June 21
- » Letter: Profit motive in CME extends beyond pharmaceutical industry support - June 14
- » Letter: Reform law goes after gifts to doctors, but others are exempt - June 14
- » Discussion: 10 things health insurers must do to regain trust - June 14
- » What editorial writers are saying about childhood obesity - June 7
May
- » Discussion: Promoting preventive care: New tool tailored for baby boomer care - May 31
- » Letter: Medicare shouldn't be surprised by readmission rate it helped to create - May 31
- » What editorial writers are saying about state efforts to restrict abortion - May 24
- » Letter: Increase access by giving physicians a tax deduction for charity care - May 17
- » Letter: Insurers can tighten their belts -- it's what they've forced doctors to do - May 17
- » Discussion: Tobacco control: States can do more - May 17
- » Doctors rewarded by organized medicine's legal victories - May 17
- » What editorial writers are saying about salt limits, other steps to improve health - May 10
- » Discussion: Health plan contracts: Help in leveling the playing field - May 3
- » Letter: Health care not a right - May 3
- » Ending health disparities takes interdisciplinary approach - May 3
April
- » What editorial writers are saying about requiring restaurants to post calorie counts - April 26
- » Letter: "Locality rule" should be retained - April 19
- » Letter: Liability reform essential to achieve savings that other reforms promise - 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
- » What editorial writers are saying about lawsuits challenging health reform - April 12
- » Discussion: EMR meaningful use standards need flexibility - April 5
- » Letter: Health care enables other rights - April 5
- » Ethical principles answer the question: What drives us? - 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
- » Discussion: Misguided ID theft rules confuse practices with banks - March 15
- » Reform of health system, Medicare pay needs AMA input - March 15
- » What editorial writers are saying about the Anthem Blue Cross premium hike - March 8
- » Discussion: Fighting to protect tort reform laws - March 1
- » Letter: Health system changes will stifle job growth at medical practices - March 1
- » Haiti earthquake victims need help now - March 1
February
- » What editorial writers are saying about autism study retraction - Feb. 22
- » Discussion: Tobacco threat contained but not extinguished - Feb. 15
- » Letter: AAPA president: Emergency care, not independent practice, was the focus of Hawaii and Illinois laws about PAs - Feb. 15
- » Send a message to Congress: "Repeal SGR now" - Feb. 15
- » What editorial writers are saying about health reform after Brown's election - Feb. 8
- » Letter: Realities belie financial efficiencies of Medicare bundling - Feb. 1
- » Letter: Physician-owned facilities would counterbalance tax-exempt hospitals - 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
January
- » What editorial writers are saying about health system reform negotiations - Jan. 25
- » Discussion: Fighting obesity: Tools for a year-round effort - Jan. 18
- » Letter: Instead of attacking liability system, focus on error prevention - Jan. 18
- » Health reform package still needs some improvement - Jan. 18
- » What editorial writers are saying about the Senate health system reform vote - Jan. 11
- » Discussion: More Medicare paperwork: Time short for PECOS chore - Jan. 4
- » Letter: Health care reform needs tort reform - Jan. 4
- » Reflections, wishes for AMA's new year - Jan. 4