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Use of secure messaging doesn’t cut back phone calls

Research among resident physicians suggests that secure messaging may be adding to doctors’ burdens rather than reducing them. 

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In transition to practice, know these 8 steps for evaluating jobs

A major health care recruiter shares a detailed process for final-year residents and fellows to follow when assessing practice opportunities.

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Transitioning to Practice
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Pearl of the Week: Rethink your core quality metrics

Find resources on assessing clinician burnout and the Organizational Biopsy.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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On vacation time, it’s emergency physicians who need the triage

New AMA survey research shows emergency physicians take less PTO than every other specialty. Catch up on the details and find out how to change things. 

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When seeking new physician job opportunities, follow this advice

Physicians on the lookout for new jobs can benefit from a major health care recruiter’s tips for evaluating practice opportunities.

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Practice innovation strategies: EHR improvements

This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® Practice Innovation Strategies—including playbook and checklist PDFs—offers proven approaches on how to maximize the benefits of EHR use, strategies and tactics.

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Practice innovation strategies: Private practice

This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® resources offers the resources physicians need to start and sustain a successful private practice.

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Practice innovation strategies: Leadership and culture

This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® Practice resources offers proven approaches on how to empower your team and drive tangible results.

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Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care

This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® resources offers proven approaches on how to improve communications with patients and enhance transitions of care.

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