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Public HealthJan 14, 2022

What doctors wish patients knew about the COVID-19 Omicron variant

The quick speed of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant’s spread has left many patients with questions. One infectious disease physician aims to clear things up.

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Public HealthJan 13, 2022

What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Patients have been left with more questions than answers about vaccine boosters, especially as the Omicron variant spreads. One physician clears the air.

Patient Support & AdvocacyJan 12, 2022

Q&A: What’s next for Dr. Gary Kaplan after stepping down as CEO

Gary S. Kaplan, MD, stepped down as CEO at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health at the end of the year. His work to boost health care quality and safety won’t stop.

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DigitalJan 5, 2022

Why talk of AI’s transforming health care is premature

Before augmented intelligence (AI) claims credit for remaking medicine, it must prove that it’s helping and not harming patients or introducing bias.

Physician HealthDec 30, 2021

What is joy in medicine? It’s about more than beating burnout

For The Permanente Medical Group, joy and meaning in medicine is about attending to the spectrum of professional fulfillment with guidance from doctors.

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Physician HealthDec 28, 2021

8 doctors leading the charge in fighting physician burnout

Learn about the chief wellness officers (CWOs) using innovative approaches to battle physician burnout and enhance well-being amid COVID-19.

Public HealthDec 17, 2021

How health systems rise to meet challenges in pandemic’s 2nd year

Efforts to ensure vaccine uptake, battle burnout and drive the future of medicine have characterized the work of these outstanding health systems.

Specialty ProfilesDec 16, 2021

What it’s like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Warner

AMA member Kimberly D. Warner, MD, says the drawbacks of an unpredictable schedule are offset by the rewards of seeing happy mothers and babies.

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