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5 ways to optimize the patient portal and cut physician burdens

Making the most of the patient portal requires a productive partnership with patients and setting the right expectations.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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How an FQHC’s efforts to reduce burnout are succeeding

El Rio Health, a Tucson, Arizona, federally qualified health center (FQHC), has focused on often overlooked ways to cut administrative burdens.  

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pain-management guidance emphasizes individualized patient care

New guidance from the Federation of State Medical Boards recognizes that pain management is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor.

Behavioral Health
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To mark 100, Baptist Health skips the party to focus on service

With “100 Days of Service” initiative celebrating its 100th birthday, Baptist Health delivers free screenings, food drives and more.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
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Don’t be afraid to stake your claim as a medical student leader

Once hesitant to be get involved, M4 Charlie Adams has become a medical student leader in several arenas. He offers key tips gleaned along the way. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Changes support well-being for over 1 million doctors and nurses

For years, physicians and other health professionals have shied away from care, fearing career ramifications in licensure, credentialing and more. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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What doctors wish patients knew about managing eczema

This skin condition can be uncomfortable. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Edward Esparza, MD, PhD, shares how to manage eczema.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Cehajic

Boris Cehajic, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says every general surgeon needs humility, focus and compassion and you must be able to deal with surprises.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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1,800-plus health care organizations recognized on BP control

The American Heart Association and AMA recognized the organizations for adopting evidence-based practices and improving blood pressure control.

Prevention & Wellness