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6 Min Read

Geisinger is taking sting out of prior authorization for doctors

A centralized pharmacy team now handles all requests, saving Geisinger clinics up to fours a week and boosting payer approval rates by 30%.

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Prior Authorization
Health System Spotlight
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Community engagement helps Delaware health system retain doctors

After assessing gaps in recruitment, Bayhealth leveraged its residency program, loan repayment and “buddy” system to build its physician workforce. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Physicians’ greatest use for AI? Cutting administrative burdens

A majority of doctors surveyed by the AMA say AI’s biggest contribution, so far, is to ease their workloads. Find out how AI is being put to use.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Hard lessons learned from Change Healthcare breach

Last spring, a ransomware attack on the major payment clearinghouse had devastating consequences. We can stop similar fiascos in the future.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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6 Min Read

4 actions health leaders must take to show doctors they are valued

It takes more than words to show gratitude to physicians. These concrete steps can help doctors feel valued and protect against burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

When surgeons feel regret, how should they and others respond?

Learn more about how to support surgeons while they cope with regret about a patient’s poor outcome.

Ethics
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6 Min Read

Medical liability insurance: What final-year residents should know

Whether you are transitioning to practice or seeking a change midcareer, get up to speed on these medical malpractice insurance basics.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Write your individual mission statement

Find resources on building individual well-being for physicians.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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4 Min Read

Myth or fact? Universal “break-the-glass” EHR functionality a must

The functionality can protect medical info from snooping by co-workers, but some organizations require it for all patients. Do they need to?

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians