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A secret to value-based care success: Right help at the right time

Central Virginia Family Physicians has scored shared-savings wins while preserving its autonomy.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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9 signposts for resident physicians to speed their transition to practice

The bureaucratic tasks required can feel overwhelming. Get started ASAP to avoid undue delays. Here’s what you will need to do.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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AMA expert says what to do—and not do—when measuring doctor burnout

Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS, shares some insider tips that are essential and some pitfalls to avoid when creating a culture of well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
U.S. Capitol
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In health care’s defining moment, AMA helps drive positive change

Building on eight major wins in the federal budget deal, doctors gather for the AMA National Advocacy Conference in Washington to reshape medicine.

Federal Advocacy
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Medical school scholarships—5 things medical students should know

When looking for medical school scholarship funding, follow this playbook for medical students and leave no stone unturned. 

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Prep for Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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What doctors want patients to know about social isolation

Social isolation is a growing epidemic that can dangerously affect mental and physical health. Five physicians share how to combat social isolation. 

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about food allergies

Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy and sesame are the “Big Nine” food allergies. Two allergists share more about food allergies.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
Joy in Medicine: Rush University Health System
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How do good leaders unlock their team’s power? Relationships

Rush University System for Health believes that good leadership means creating and fostering human connections to enhance job satisfaction and reduce physician burnout.

Physician Health
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Don’t miss out on this unique physician advocacy fellowship

The Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship empowers physicians to advance optimal health outcomes. Learn more and apply now. 

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes