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7 Min Read

Turning physician burnout insights into systemwide change

Confluence Health uses data and EHR redesign to ease administrative burden and improve physician well-being across the system. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

8 “Cs” drive physician buy-in to high-value patient care

Henry Ford Health’s wide spectrum approach to value-based care leads to reduced hospitalizations and improved metrics in chronic disease management. 

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Rethinking stroke prevention for asymptomatic carotid disease

For severe carotid narrowing without symptoms, adding stenting to medications and lifestyle changes can cut stroke risk by about half.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Physician, help thyself: 5 terrific advice books doctors recommend

AMA member physicians share life- and practice-changing gems that they have found in the self-help and business leadership aisles of the bookstore.

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Succeed in Med School
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

A secret to value-based care success: Right help at the right time

Central Virginia Family Physicians has scored shared-savings wins while preserving its autonomy.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Why private practice is a great first step post-residency

Weighing hospital vs. private practice? One early-career physician explains why autonomy, community and mentorship tipped the scale for her.

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Transition to Attending
Health System Spotlight
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8 Min Read

Better communication boosts patient experience, physician well-being

Atlantic Health is prioritizing communication as a core clinical skill to help strengthen empathy, connection and physician engagement.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

8 physicians share what it’s like in physical medicine and rehabilitation

Thinking about PM&R? Medrina physiatrists offer an inside look at rehab medicine’s daily workflow, challenges and what makes the specialty rewarding.

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Prep for Residency
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Don’t let progress fade, keep measuring physician well-being

Advocate Health uses the AMA’s Organizational Biopsy to track trends and guide action to help sustain gold-level gains. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight