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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. 

Physician Health
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Doctors work fewer hours, but the EHR still follows them home

While physicians report shorter workweeks, AMA data show EHR and admin tasks still consume off-hours, signaling a need to ease the burden for doctors.

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Fighting for Physicians
Jill Kalman, MD, and Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MSN, RN
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How two women leaders are shaping the future of health care

Northwell Health’s Jill Kalman, MD, and Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MSN, RN, lead with courage and purpose, breaking barriers, building trust, opening doors. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Physician and patient in conversation
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Rethinking BP, depression screenings drive powerful system change

Northwell Health’s dynamic, data-driven framework boosted hypertension control in primary care and cardiology from 69.1% to 78% in under two years. 

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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Transforming neurology care by embedding clinical pharmacists

Integrating clinical pharmacists eases admin burdens, supports complex care, and helps physicians focus on patients—reducing burnout and improving outcomes.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Second opinions are a good idea—but there are caveats

When patients ask for another opinion, physicians shouldn’t take it as an affront. The process can help build healthy patient-physician relationships. 

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
Adam D. Bitterman, DO

Adam D. Bitterman, DO

Dr. Bitterman is an orthopaedic surgeon at Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system and a member of the AMA Health System Program.

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AMA Update for Feb. 7, 2025: Firearm injury prevention strategies in medicine and how physicians can play a role in gun safety
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Firearm injury prevention strategies in medicine and how physicians can play a role in gun safety

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about gun violence prevention programs.

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Injury & Violence
AMA Update
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Firearm injury prevention strategies in medicine and how physicians can play a role in gun safety [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about gun violence prevention programs.

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Injury & Violence
AMA Update Podcast