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Oct 17, 2022 ·

What this physician leader has learned about the power of “No”

Henry Ford Health’s Betty Chu, MD, asserts the power of “no” so she can say “yes” to what matters for patients and in her personal life. Learn more.

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Sep 27, 2022 ·

Creating work-life balance as a physician leader with Betty Chu, MD, MBA [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about creating work-life balance as a physician leader.

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Creating work-life balance as a physician leader with Betty Chu, MD, MBA

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about creating work-life balance as a physician leader.

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