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5 Min Read

To boost physician well-being, say goodbye to “metric madness”

Stop grading the doctor on parking or the cafeteria food, says R. John Sawyer, PhD, of Ochsner Health. Here’s how to find and use metrics that matter.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Beyond the buzz, state lawmakers weigh in on health care AI

The “era of AI” is here. States seek to mandate AI transparency and regulate clinical decision-making and payer use.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Isaac J. Myers II, MD
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9 Min Read

10 years of Baptist Health Medical Group, led by this family doctor

Isaac J. Myers II, MD, shares how he helped bring hundreds of physicians and nonphysician providers together into one medical group—then double it in size.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

4 tips to maximize the dedicated Step 1 study period

The process of preparing for Step 1 of the USMLE is a marathon. How should things change when a medical student reaches the final stretch? 

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

Is medical liability insurance headed toward a hard market in 2025?

The risk is growing, with new AMA report showing that nearly half of reported medical liability insurance premiums rose from 2023 to 2024.

State Advocacy
Farrah Hafeez, DO,
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What it's like to specialize in obesity medicine: Shadowing Dr. Hafeez

Farrah Hafeez, DO, of Henry Ford Health, says a rewarding part of being an obesity medicine physician is seeing patients make steady improvements.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Researchers mine EHR metadata for clues to cut doctor burdens

Six new studies funded by the AMA will show EHRs’ impact and how to improve their use to help patients and doctors.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

FDA moves to change labeling on buprenorphine dosing

Higher doses of the medication for opioid-use disorder are sometimes needed. Payers must follow the FDA’s lead to help save lives.

Behavioral Health
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5 Min Read

These health systems offer peer support to overcome challenges

Whether through formal or informal programs, cultivating connections is a key way to drive professional satisfaction and improve physician well-being. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight