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With Medicare cut after cut, even big medical groups at risk

From Washington to Florida, ob-gyn and physician executive health care leader Nariman Heshmati, MD, sees the financial strains to stay in the black. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Help your resident physicians assess and plan to boost well-being

Maintaining or increasing one’s personal well-being during residency requires self-reflection and planning. Learn what that looks like with the AMA.

Improve GME
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New Congress can create lasting legacy of health reform

The new Congress should streamline prior authorization, reform Medicare and extend telehealth flexibilities—issues that enjoy bipartisan support.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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What it's really like as an ob-gyn—from 5 physicians who know

Shadowing one ob-gyn is the best way to learn about life in obstetrics and gynecology. Exploring insights from five of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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How bad epidemiological data can drive distrust in health care

It can bias how evidence is applied in clinical practice, exacerbating health inequities. The problem takes on more importance in the era of big data.

Ethics
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Want to arm physicians against burnout? Show them they’re valued

When doctors feel valued, they’re less likely to have burnout. Health leaders should follow these five tips to show physicians how valued they are.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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12 Min Read

Physician contracting: Understanding letters of intent

This is a key element in physician contract negotiations. Also, find out when should you retain an attorney during the contracting process.

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Residency Finance
Transitioning to Practice
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How medical students used health systems science when COVID-19 hit

The pandemic emergency offered fresh opportunities to ramp up use of teamwork, tech to deepen learning and help patients, says recent study.

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Jennifer Jorgensen, MD
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What it's like in gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Jorgensen

Jennifer Jorgensen, MD, of Confluence Health, says gastroenterology is a diverse specialty with fun-loving colleagues and appreciative patients.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series