Index of articles Jan. - June 2003

June 20, 2003

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Index of Articles
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Abortion

Teenage abortion: Parents need to know. Mar 21, p. 130

Alternative Medicine

Alternative medicine ain't disco. Mar 7, p. 90

Assistants

Practice Pointers: Let employees know where they stand. Feb 7, p. 38
I don't want "indispensable employees". Feb 21, p. 46
How do your staff salaries stack up? Apr 11, p. 32

Billings

Practice Pointers: When you ask for payment, do it right! Jan 10, p. 58
Missed the HIPAA deadline? Now what. Feb 7, p. 74
Practice Pointers: Better billing, better collections. May 9, p. 73
Practice Pointers: Outsource billing? Here's how. May 23, p. 30

Cars

9 ways to curb car insurance costs. Feb 21, p. 72
Is your rental car covered? Apr 25, p. 51

Clinical Practice

Bone scans at the drug store? Jan 10, p. 67
Have you been vaccinated? Apr 25, p. 57
Can "phase IV" trials work for you? Jun 6, p. 58

Coding

Colleagues

Are you liable for a colleague's mistake? June 20, p. 33

Compensation

Where has all the money gone? Jan 10, p. 72
The HMO lawsuit: Is the end in sight? Jun 6, p. 33

Competition

FTC to doctors: Price fixing won't fly. May 9, p. 85

Computers

Five ways to save money on printers. Jan 10, p. 20 Computer Consult
"What's your e-mail address, Doctor?". Jan 24, p. 66
Don't play solitaire, and other office computer rules. Feb 7, p. 31 Computer Consult
Missed the HIPAA deadline? Now what. Feb 7, p. 74
Practice Management Systems: Here's what to look for. Feb 7, p. TCP1 Special Technology Section
Are tablets the right computer Rx? Mar 7, p. 28 Computer Consult
The key to a HIPAA-safe computer system. Apr 11, p. 62
HIPAA update and other computer news. May 9, p. 30 Computer Consult
EMRs: What you need to know. May 9, p. TCP1 Special Technology Section
Build an EMR for next to nothing. Jun 6, p. 29 Computer Consult

Death & Dying

The night I almost played God. Jan 24, p. 47
What do we steal? Mar 7, p. 52 Grand Prize: 2002 Doctors Writing Contest
Last Word: Why I go to patients' funerals. June 20, p. 88

Drugs

Compliance: Focus on the basics. Jan 10, p. 53
Rx cost control: What's your role? Feb 21, p. 27
Pain control: Did Dr. Lewis cross the line? Mar 7, p. 106
16 Rx safeguards that also safeguard you. Apr 11, p. 99
Can "phase IV" trials work for you? Jun 6, p. 58
Hire a pharmacist? June 20, p. 23

Education

The Way I See It: It's med school, not boot camp. Jan 10, p. 76
Financial Problem Solved! "My kids' college fund is low." Feb 7, p. 50
Financial Problem Solved! "College costs are $70,000 a year". May 23, p. 63

Employment

Structuring a buy-in that works. Feb 21, p. 69
Is the locum lifestyle right for you? Mar 21, p. 78
For us, workers' comp may not work. May 23, p. 49

Equipment

Add services without big debt. Apr 11, p. 49
High-tech phones: Saving way more than a buck or two. Jun 6, p. 84

Estate Planning

Having a baby? Don't forget these financial safety nets. Jan 24, p. 60
Financial problem solved! "I'll have huge capital gains taxes!" Apr 25, p. 70

Ethics

The night I almost played God. Jan 24, p. 47
What would you do? Fraud and hospital privileges. Jun 6, p. 50

Expenses

How do your staff salaries stack up? Apr 11, p. 32

Family

Major commitment, minor investment. Jan 10, p. 44
Having a baby? Don't forget these financial safety nets. Jan 24, p. 60
It's not easy to quit medicine. Jan 24, p. 77
Go with your gut. Mar 21, p. 86
How I got my wake-up call. Apr 25, p. 80

Fees

The payoff in house calls. Mar 21, p. 63
Last Word: Shoplifting? No, reimbursement. May 23, p. 110

Foreign Health Care

Practical tips for medical volunteers. Mar 21, p. 57

Government & Politics

FTC to doctors: Price fixing won't fly. May 9, p. 85

Group Practice

Structuring a buy-in that works. Feb 21, p. 69
My longest year. Mar 7, p. 59 Young Doctor Award: 2002 Doctors Writing Contest
What's your practice worth? Apr 11, p. 106

Health Insurance

What's the fallout if patients pay? Mar 7, p. 32
We fired our biggest payer. Mar 7, p. 94
Credentialing made easy. Apr 11, p. 90

Health Policy

Have you been vaccinated? Apr 25, p. 57

Home

Interest-only mortgage? Think hard. May 9, p. 100

Hospitals

Overworked doctors sue for a breather. Apr 25, p. 44

Humor

Last Word: Shoplifting? No, reimbursement. May 23, p. 110

Insurance

Having a baby? Don't forget these financial safety nets. Jan 24, p. 60
9 ways to curb car insurance costs. Feb 21, p. 72
Malpractice: Is going bare the only option? Mar 21, p. 97
Financial problem solved! "I need another retirement vehicle". Apr 11, p. 104
Is your rental car covered? Apr 25, p. 51
Practice Pointers: Insurance every practice absolutely must have. Apr 25, p. 73
Could a malpractice mega-verdict wipe you out? May 23, p. 89

Internet

"What's your e-mail address, Doctor?". Jan 24, p. 66
Don't play solitaire, and other office computer rules. Feb 7, p. 31 Computer Consult
Will sex merchants invade your Web site? Apr 11, p. 25 Computer Consult
HIPAA update and other computer news. May 9, p. 30 Computer Consult

Investments

How to work with a financial planner. Jan 24, p. 18 Investment Consult
Financial problem solved! "I need another retirement vehicle". Apr 11, p. 104
The lessons I've learned. Apr 25, p. 20 Investment Consult
Investment Consult: Dividends look better than ever. May 23, p. 20
If you get a cold call from a broker. May 23, p. 40
Investment scams. Jun 6, p. 73
Financial Problem Solved! "This investment seems risky". June 20, p. 45

InvestmentsBonds

Making bonds pay off. Mar 21, p. 33 Investment Consult

InvestmentMutual Funds

Financial Problem Solved! "We don't know what funds to keep". Feb 21, p. 76
Financial Problem Solved! "I'm leery about mutual funds". Mar 7, p. 79
Know your mutual funds. Mar 21, p. 90
Picking a mutual fund. Apr 11, p. 59
Investment Consult: Don't buy high-flying funds. June 20, p. 20

InvestmentsReal Estate

Have real estate prices peaked? Feb 21, p. 23 Investment Consult
Financial Problem Solved! "Being a landlord sounds good". May 9, p. 83

InvestmentsStock

Investments: Sound tips for your situation. Jan 24, p. 25
Investment Insider: Martin Weiss on the future of Wall Street. Mar 7, p. 43
Financial Problem Solved! "I'm leery about mutual funds". Mar 7, p. 79
My do-it-myself mutual fund. Apr 11, p. 83
Investment Derby: Can three pros pick winners? Apr 25, p. 87
How to find the truth in an annual report. Jun 6, p. 47

Law

The threat worse than malpractice. Feb 21, p. 38
Pain control: Did Dr. Lewis cross the line? Mar 7, p. 106
The target of a "shotgun" suit fires back. Apr 11, p. 43
HIV: To tell or not to tell. May 9, p. 35
For us, workers' comp may not work. May 23, p. 49

Malpractice

Can your patient's victim sue you? Jan 10, p. 24
A legal crusader's solution to the malpractice mess. Jan 24, p.42
You've been sued. There's help. Feb 7, p. 56
Protect your assets before you're sued. Feb 21, p. 82
The threat worse than malpractice. Feb 21, p. 38
Malpractice: Healthy baby--hefty award? Mar 7, p. 83
"The medical liability system is melting down". Mar 21, p. 49
Malpractice: Is going bare the only option? Mar 21, p. 97
The target of a "shotgun" suit fires back. Apr 11, p. 43
16 Rx safeguards that also safeguard you. Apr 11, p. 99
Malpractice: The big secret about confidential settlements. Apr 25, p. 22
HIV: To tell or not to tell. May 9, p. 35
My very weird lawsuit. May 9, p. 51
The Way I See It: Tort reform isn't enough. May 9, p. 101
Could a malpractice mega-verdict wipe you out? May 23, p. 89
Alter records, lose the case. Jun 6, p. 40
The Way I See It: No-fault is the way to go. Jun 6, p. 71
Are you liable for a colleague's mistake? June 20, p. 33

Managed Care

We fired our biggest payer. Mar 7, p. 94
Shedding light on the "dark side". Mar 21, p. 74
Why I wouldn't give in to Rachel. Mar 21, p. 93
Credentialing made easy. Apr 11, p. 90
Clip and Copy: Helping patients appeal insurance denials. May 9, p. 118
When an insurer won't pay. May 9, p. 91
The HMO lawsuit: Is the end in sight? Jun 6, p. 33
How IPAs are changing. June 20, p. 52

Medical Economics Interview

Medicare Cuts: Frank words from the top. Jan 10, p. 96
A legal crusader's solution to the malpractice mess. Jan 24, p. 42
Investment Insider: Martin Weiss on the future of Wall Street. Mar 7, p. 43
"The medical liability system is melting down". Mar 21, p. 49
FTC to doctors: Price fixing won't fly. May 9, p. 85
Investment Insider: Gary Shilling on the dangers of deflation. June 20, p. 28

Medical Economics Surveys

Teenage abortion: Parents need to know. Mar 21, p. 130

Medical Profession

What an FP's week is really like. Jan 10, p. 36
The Way I See It: It's med school, not boot camp. Jan 10, p. 76
It's not easy to quit medicine. Jan 24, p. 77
Who taught you what medicine is? Feb 7, p. 47
My longest year. Mar 7, p. 59 Young Doctor Award: 2002 Doctors Writing Contest
Teenage abortion: Parents need to know. Mar 21, p. 130
"My first inclination was to hit him in the mouth". Apr 11, p. 70 Honorable Mention: 2002 Doctors Writing Contest
Don't quit your day job. Apr 11, p. 89
Retire early? These docs didand came back. May 23, p. 43
Do you care too much? May 23, p. 64
Stressed out? Try this. May 23, p. 74

Medicare/Medicaid

Medicare Cuts: Will patients pay the price? Jan 10, p. 81
Medicare Cuts: Frank words from the top. Jan 10, p. 96
Medicare audit? You can handle it. Jan 24, p. 53
Missed the HIPAA deadline? Now what. Feb 7, p. 74
Rx cost control: What's your role? Feb 21, p. 27
The payoff in house calls. Mar 21, p. 63
Thinking of opting out of Medicare? June 20, p. 62
Clip and Copy: Letting patients know why you've quit Medicare. June 20, p. 74

Office

Get the best deal on an office lease. May 9, p. 62
Adding a lab: Is it right for you? Jun 6, p. 90

Organized Medicine

"The medical liability system is melting down". Mar 21, p. 49

Patients

"What's your e-mail address, Doctor?". Jan 24, p. 66
Last Word: When all else fails... Jan 24, p. 112
Extra! Extra! A practice newsletter. Feb 7, p. 61
What do we steal? Mar 7, p. 52 Grand Prize: 2002 Doctors Writing Contest
Alternative medicine ain't disco. Mar 7, p. 90
The payoff in house calls. Mar 21, p. 63
Why I wouldn't give in to Rachel. Mar 21, p. 93
Want more young patients? Apr 25, p. 30
Look behind a patient's words. Apr 25, p. 52
Last Word: Experience or evidence? Apr 25, p. 112
When the snowbirds return. May 9, p. 105
My Wednesday off. May 23, p. 77
When the doctor is in(accessible). June 20, p. 47
Last Word: Why I go to patients' funerals. June 20, p. 88

Peer Review

What would you do? Fraud and hospital privileges. Jun 6, p. 50

Personal Finances

Major commitment, minor investment. Jan 10, p. 44
Financial Problem Solved! "My daughter wants a loan." Jan 10, p. 57
Got cash for emergencies? Jan 10, p. 65
Investments: Sound tips for your situation. Jan 24, p. 25
Finanical Problem Solved! "I'm too deep in debt." Jan 24, p. 51
Financial Problem Solved! "My kids' college fund is low." Feb 7, p. 50
Personal records: What to keep, what to toss. Feb 7, p. 73
Call your financial adviser--asap. Feb 21, p. 58
Financial Problem Solved! "We don't know what funds to keep". Feb 21, p. 76
Protect your assets before you're sued. Feb 21, p. 82
Financial Problem Solved! "I'm leery about mutual funds". Mar 7, p. 79
What to keep in a safe deposit box. Mar 7, p. 96
Financial Problem Solved! "I'll never be able to retire!" Mar 21, p. 73
My do-it-myself mutual fund. Apr 11, p. 83
Financial problem solved! "I need another retirement vehicle". Apr 11, p. 104
Top tips from top financial advisers. Apr 25, p. 39
Financial problem solved! "I'll have huge capital gains taxes!" Apr 25, p. 70
Will you outlive your nest egg? May 9, p. 41
Tax "tips" that can land you in jail. May 9, p. 69
Financial Problem Solved! "Being a landlord sounds good". May 9, p. 83
Interest-only mortgage? Think hard. May 9, p. 100
Make the most of pension law changes. May 23, p. 24
Financial Problem Solved! "College costs are $70,000 a year". May 23, p. 63
Grading your financial adviser. Jun 6, p. 57
Investment scams. Jun 6, p. 73
Financial Problem Solved! "I need to choose a pension plan". Jun 6, p. 89
Investment Insider: Gary Shilling on the dangers of deflation. June 20, p. 28
A guide to advisers' credentials. June 20, p. 61

Personal Life

Practical tips for medical volunteers. Mar 21, p. 57
Carpe diem, my new mantra. Apr 11, p. 94
How I got my wake-up call. Apr 25, p. 80
For us, workers' comp may not work. May 23, p. 49
Do you care too much? May 23, p. 64
Stressed out? Try this. May 23, p. 74

Practice Management

Point/Counterpoint: Do you really need an office manager? Jan 24, p. 88
Extra! Extra! A practice newsletter. Feb 7, p. 61
Practice Management Systems: Here's what to look for. Feb 7, p. TCP1 Special Technology Section
Don't have time? Read this. Mar 7, p. 72
We fired our biggest payer. Mar 7, p. 94
Practice Pointers: Outsourcing is in. Mar 21, p. 38
Credentialing made easy. Apr 11, p. 90
Practice Pointers: Better billing, better collections. May 9, p. 73
Clip and Copy: Helping patients appeal insurance denials. May 9, p. 118
Faster, cheaper transcription. May 23, p. 54 Honorable Mention: 2002 Doctors Writing Contest
Clip and Copy: Medical record evaluation form. May 23, p. 92
We've always been HIPAA-compliant. Jun 6, p. 80
High-tech phones: Saving way more than a buck or two. Jun 6, p. 84
Adding a lab: Is it right for you? Jun 6, p. 90
Clip and Copy: Keeping tabs on practice finances. Jun 6, p. 104
When the doctor is in(accessible). June 20, p. 47

Practice, Special Types

Is the locum lifestyle right for you? Mar 21, p. 78

Primary Care

What an FP's week is really like. Jan 10, p. 36

Professions, Other

Bone scans at the drug store? Jan 10, p. 67
Onion root mitosis, fetal pigs, and me. Mar 21, p. 68
Shedding light on the "dark side". Mar 21, p. 74
If you get a cold call from a broker. May 23, p. 40
Retire early? These docs didand came back. May 23, p. 43
Grading your financial adviser. Jun 6, p. 57
Hire a pharmacist? June 20, p. 23
A guide to advisers' credentials. June 20, p. 61

Records

Personal records: What to keep, what to toss. Feb 7, p. 73
The key to a HIPAA-safe computer system. Apr 11, p. 62
HIPAA update and other computer news. May 9, p. 30 Computer Consult
EMRs: What you need to know. May 9, p. TCP1 Special Technology Section
Faster, cheaper transcription. May 23, p. 54 Honorable Mention: 2002 Doctors Writing Contest
Clip and Copy: Medical record evaluation form. May 23, p. 92
Build an EMR for next to nothing. Jun 6, p. 29 Computer Consult
Alter records, lose the case. Jun 6, p. 40
We've always been HIPAA-compliant. Jun 6, p. 80

Retirement

Financial Problem Solved! "I'll never be able to retire!" Mar 21, p. 73
Will you outlive your nest egg? May 9, p. 41
Make the most of pension law changes. May 23, p. 24
Retire early? These docs didand came back. May 23, p. 43
Financial Problem Solved! "I need to choose a pension plan". Jun 6, p. 89

Solo Practice

Last Word: Whatever happened to service? Feb 21, p. 100
Going solo: How four doctors are making it work. May 9, p. 106
Going solo: Start-up basics. May 9, p. 114

Specialty Practice

Overworked doctors sue for a breather. Apr 25, p. 44

Taxes

Answers to your tax questions . . . About family affairs. Jan 10, p. 32
Answers to your tax questions . . . About itemized deductions. Jan 24, p. 82
Your 2002 taxes: Find all the breaks you can. Feb 7, p. 78
Your 2002 taxes: Getting organized pays off. Feb 7, p. 99
Your 2002 taxes: Moves you shouldn't make. Feb 7, p. 102
Answers to your tax questions . . . About business income and expenses. Feb 7, p. 109
Answers to your tax questions. . . About investment income and losses. Feb 21, p. 35
Answers to your tax questions. . . About education and retirement. Mar 7, p. 65
Answers to your tax questions. . . About special situations. Mar 21, p. 53
Financial problem solved! "I'll have huge capital gains taxes!" Apr 25, p. 70
Tax "tips" that can land you in jail. May 9, p. 69

Travel

Traveling safely in an unsafe world. Apr 11, p. 77

Index of articles Jan. - June 2003.

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