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      Korak Sarkar, MD, MHDS, leads a biodesign lab at Ochsner Health and details how physicians can pursue innovation from within their organizations.

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      After 20 years at one institution, Dr Gitelman, a behavioral neurologist, switched jobs for the opportunity to build a new program. It transformed his career.

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      CMS releases physician guidance on new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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