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Health care’s challenges require physicians’ leadership

Physician burnout is a multifaceted problem that requires a multipronged approach. Learn how the AMA and The Permanente Medical Group are solving it.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Patient trust and vaccines, with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, in collaboration with PermanenteDocs Chat, learn about strategies to address vaccine hesitancy with patients and updates on current vaccines.

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Prevention & Wellness
Moving Medicine Podcast
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What’s the cost of scope creep? Start counting in the millions

Research at two health systems has uncovered the cost of care when it is delivered by nonphysician providers practicing without doctor oversight.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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What doctors wish patients knew about proper ear care

Taking care of your ears helps reduce ear infections and prevent hearing loss. Two otolaryngologists share what to keep in mind.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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A new specter is haunting medicine: pandemic-informed burnout

It’s not 2020 anymore. Learn how the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ has shifted to mitigate burnout stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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How improving physician onboarding can help satisfaction and well-being with Rebecca Lauderdale, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve physician onboarding.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Oct. 19, 2023: How improving physician onboarding can help satisfaction and well-being with Rebecca Lauderdale, MD
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How improving physician onboarding can help satisfaction and well-being with Rebecca Lauderdale, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve physician onboarding.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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How Henry Ford Health activates patients to spot problems earlier

Systemwide patient data-reporting system tracks cancer outcomes in real time and alerts physicians of urgent health issues.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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How Sanford Health keeps pressing on to prevent doctor burnout

Physician burnout soared early in the pandemic, but not at this South Dakota health system. Learn how Sanford Health innovates to boost well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight