Diana Mirel

AMA Affiliated Groups

Contributing News Writer,
Authors

Diana Mirel is a freelance writer, editor and content strategist who specializes in health care. She has worked with health systems across the country on communications and branding initiatives. She’s dedicated to keeping audiences’ needs—whether it's patients, physicians or other staff—at the center of all health care storytelling.

Close-up of surgeon with nurse and and assistant during operation

Hypertension

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8 MIN READ

Devices offer more surgical options for tricuspid valve disease

Only about 5% of patients with severe tricuspid valve regurgitation get surgical correction. Henry Ford Health offers two minimally invasive options. 
Smiling baby and mother with a physician

Payment & Delivery Models

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7 MIN READ

Prioritizing pediatric mental health through value-based care

With a nationwide mental health crisis, pediatricians at Privia Health are embracing value-based care to keep children’s well-being top of mind.  
Lyndsay Harshman, MD

Physician Health

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9 MIN READ

Finding the right fit with clinical care and research

Pediatric nephrologist Lyndsay Harshman, MD, MS, expertly balances delivering excellent care with leading research to further advance her field.
Smiling patient being prepped for blood draw

Leadership

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6 MIN READ

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.
Shannon L. Goldsmith, DO

Physician-Patient Relationship

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6 MIN READ

As a DO, she is regaining control of how to deliver quality care

With a commitment to her patients and the field of osteopathic medicine, Hattiesburg Clinic family physician Shannon L. Goldsmith, DO, is thriving.
Physician places hand on smiling patient's shoulder

Physician Health

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7 MIN READ

Tackling health care challenges through “servant” leadership

ACOG President and Northwest Permanente ob-gyn Stella Dantas, MD, says listening is first step to collaborative changes that improve well-being.
Senior gentleman sits up on an exam table during a routine medical exam

Physician Health

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6 MIN READ

How do you improve care? By empowering doctors to make change

To deliver better and safer care, a health system’s culture must be supportive at every step. Learn how that is being accomplished at Sanford Health.
Doctor listening to heart beat and breathing of patient

Population Care

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8 MIN READ

Training physicians to serve rural communities, close care gaps

For medical students interested in practicing in small towns, University of Iowa Health Care has a program to build pathways for rural physicians.