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The EHR can improve care. These medical students are learning how

Through quality improvement projects, medical students at Geisinger College of Health Sciences find out how to harness the EHR’s power.

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Turning data into action to strengthen physician well-being

The Permanente Medical Group focuses on measuring what matters most, creating systems that support physician fulfillment and reduce daily burdens.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Using technology to elevate patient care and physician well-being

Northwell Health’s Deborah Mensch, MD, shares how health care technologies can transform patient care, ease physician burden and drive innovation.

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What doctors wish patients knew about end-of-life care planning

Susan E. Nelson, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains how advance directives ensure care reflects patients’ wishes and ease decision-making for loved ones.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Building physician leaders who guide with heart and skill

At The Permanente Medical Group, leadership means blending expertise, empathy and purpose so patients, physicians and care teams can thrive.

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Health System Spotlight
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The Hawkeye Wave: When empathy becomes part of the care plan

Iowa’s beloved football tradition renews morale for pediatric teams and families at University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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9 JAMA resources for surgeons to share with patients

Many of the most common surgical interventions are explained in these JAMA Patient Pages to help patients make informed decisions. Save and share with your patients.

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What doctors wish patients knew about cutting down on screen time

Too much time with smartphones or TVs can do harm. Two physicians share tips on how to cut screen time before it turns toxic.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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For this doctor, technology is a way to heal medicine itself

Northwell Health’s Elise Boventer, MD, MPH, shares how clinical informatics empowers physicians, cuts burdens, improves care and drives transformation.

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