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What to look for when onboarding at your first physician job

A strong onboarding process can help your physician career get off to the right start. Here is what to expect—and what to ask for.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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6 Min Read

As they push ahead with AI, health leaders must set rules on use

Establishing AI governance can be daunting, even for big health systems with dedicated C-suite experts on the job. Find out how to move forward.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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E/M changes have led to more clinically meaningful documentation

Changes developed by the AMA and adopted by CMS to simplify E/M documentation have made these tasks more relevant, says physician survey.

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CPT®
Fighting for Physicians
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9 Min Read

How do you draw 44,000-plus doctors to one health system? Focus

HCA Healthcare is working to give its physicians the tools they need to flourish in practice, grow in their careers and deliver high-quality care.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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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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Second opinions are a good idea—but there are caveats

When patients ask for another opinion, physicians shouldn’t take it as an affront. The process can help build healthy patient-physician relationships. 

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

DO vs. MD: How much does the medical school degree type matter?

Learn about key differences between MD and DO medical school programs and what role degree type can play in one’s physician career path. 

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Prep for Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 Min Read

Washing hands goes long way to prevent contagious norovirus

In January, reported norovirus outbreaks were up four times over last year, but you can catch this nasty bug any time of year. Find out what to look for.

Infectious Diseases
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What it's like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Davis

Christopher Davis, MD, of Confluence Health, says what makes emergency medicine challenging is also what makes it rewarding: it is a safety net.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series