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Physician peer support is vital. Here’s what it should look like.

Find out how health care organizations can help doctors struggling with burnout, mental health challenges or substance-use disorder.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Driving change: Influential health leaders making an impact

Meet the health care executives who are focused on supporting physicians and other health professionals, while expanding and improving care for patients.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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How to prep for a competitive physician specialty in preclinical years

Learn the steps first- and second-year medical students can take to boost their chances of matching in a sought-after specialty down the road. 

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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How to tackle the biggest challenge in each year of medical school

From drinking from the firehose as a first-year medical student to navigating the Match as a fourth-year, learn how to thrive each training year. 

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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What doctors wish parents knew about when to seek emergency care

Unsure if your child needs the emergency department, urgent care or a checkup? William Lennarz, MD, of Ochsner Children’s, shares how parents can decide.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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House bill would make telehealth changes permanent

For patients in rural South Dakota, telehealth saves two-plus hours of travel on average. Companion Senate measure already has 63 co-sponsors.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Your organization has rolled out the health AI tool. What’s next?

Health care organizations should oversee, monitor and assess how the AI tech is working and make needed changes. 

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Northwell Health's 2025 The Truly Award recipients and executive leadership
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Red carpet for white coats: A systemwide culture of recognition

Northwell Health’s “The Truly Awards” strengthens physician engagement by honoring excellence and helping doctors feel valued, supported and appreciated. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Making changes big and small to protect physician well-being

Ensuring physicians feel safe and supported in seeking mental health care became a personal mission for a Northwell Health physician leader. Learn more. 

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