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Jason Misurac, MD
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5 Min Read

New reason to use AI ambient documentation: Patients like it

University of Iowa Health Care reports lower physician burnout and more patient satisfaction with tool that helps doctors focus on patient care.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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8 Min Read

Willie Underwood III, MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

A urological surgeon from Buffalo, New York, Dr. Underwood will become AMA president in June 2026. Catch up on the other AMA election results.

AMA Elections
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7 Min Read

What life is like in 10 specialties—from the physicians who know

Shadowing a physician is the best way to learn about life in their specialty. Exploring these insights from dozens of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
James Byrne, MD
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7 Min Read

Lighting a new path in cancer care with radiation therapy

James Byrne, MD, PhD, of University of Iowa Health Care, is doing highly innovative research to improve patient outcomes. The NIH is noticing.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Questions to ask yourself before choosing a physician specialty

First, know thyself. A single question can clarify difficult choices. AMA member physicians share what to ask regarding their respective specialties. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 Min Read

AI tools help Iowa physicians boost patient connection and care

By integrating health care AI, University of Iowa Health Care is reducing physicians’ daily work load, while also empowering care teams.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
Doctor shows pregnant patient an ultrasound on a digital tablet
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9 Min Read

Improving access to maternity care in Iowa’s health care deserts

57% of counties in Iowa don’t have an obstetric facility. That is why University of Iowa Health Care is focused on improving maternity care in the state.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

What it's really like in orthopaedic surgery—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one orthopaedic surgeon is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from three of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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12 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) causes your heart to beat faster than it should. Paari Dominic, MBBS, MPH, of University of Iowa Health Care, shares more.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™