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Fix the "pebble in the shoe" problems to cut physician burnout

To improve physician satisfaction, this health system asked doctors to share frustrations that could be addressed quickly. Here is what happened.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Leadership development may be linked to reduced burnout rates

Learn about the secret sauce behind why these internists in Birmingham, Alabama, have such a low rate of physician burnout.

Physician Health
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As work hours rise, so does physician burnout

What does your typical workweek look like? Find out how work hours correlate with physician burnout.

Physician Health
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How burnout in physicians compares to other professional degrees

Does whether you have a medical, doctor of philosophy or juris doctor degree, play a role in burnout? Find out how burnout compares.

Physician Health
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4 ways a clinic cut poorly controlled diabetes by a third

A multi-dimensional approach to diabetes management allowed this practice to improve control. Here is how.

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Steven Strongwater, MD, at the International Conference on Physician Health
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How collaboration with IT cut 1,500 clicks a day per physician

Professional satisfaction is often worsened by EHR workflow design. Learn more about how this medical group worked with IT to reduce clicks for physicians.

Digital
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Medical students feeling burned out get a hotline for help

A peer support phone line provided a low-cost accessible solution aimed at relieving the stress of medical school. Learn how students are helping other students.

Medical Student Health
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4 personal factors signaling your risk for physician burnout

Are you a physician younger than 55 or have a child under 21? Find out how much these and other demographic factors increase your risk of burnout.

Physician Health
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The key to tackling physician burnout: Listening to each other

Learn how a primary care practice moving to a patient-centered medical home avoided the low morale, negative backlash that’s common with change.

Physician Health