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After a near-death experience, one physician leader works to reduce the in-basket burden [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how one physician leader's work is reducing in-basket burden.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
Virginia Skiba, MD
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5 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in sleep medicine: Shadowing Dr. Skiba

Virginia Skiba, MD, of Henry Ford Health, started her career in neurology but switched to sleep medicine after about a decade. Find out why.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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9 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about peripheral artery disease

Also known as peripheral vascular disease, this condition causes leg pain, cramping and numbness. Charles Leithead, MD, of Ochsner Health shares more.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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5 Min Read

Act early to improve maternal health. Here’s how.

Technology, early tracking and strong communication are essential to improving outcomes across health systems during pregnancy and postpartum. 

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

On cybersecurity, physicians must always be on their toes

Ransomware and other cyberattacks are becoming a national security threat, experts say. Explore timely advice and AMA resources to mitigate the risks. 

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AMA Update for Nov. 18, 2024: Street Medicine Detroit: How medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused
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Street Medicine Detroit: How medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

Street Medicine Detroit: How medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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6 Min Read

Geisinger shares insights on preventing violence in health care

Violence against physicians and health care staff continues to escalate. Geisinger officials share how they have worked to keep their teams safe.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Only 2% physician turnover at Sutter Health. Here is why.

The California health system’s CEO Warner Thomas says frank communication and smart use of tech are two big keys to attracting and retaining doctors.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight