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Taming clinical chaos means fewer physicians eyeing exit: study

The more satisfied physicians are, the less likely they are to leave their practices, says newly published research.

Physician Health
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6 steps to improve patients’ experience in your organization

Team engagement and a culture of empathy are keys to creating a successful patient-experience program.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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6 steps for practices to improve adult vaccination rates

Practices of all types can follow easy steps to overcome financial, administrative hurdles and protect their adult patients from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Public Health
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To improve patient outcomes, try transparency with visit notes

Easy access to visit notes can improve patient-physician relationships, but practices struggle with finding ways to increase transparency.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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How to make the pharmacist part of your practice’s team

Often overlooked, the integration of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians in practices can help improve patient outcomes.

Scope of Practice
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Burnout’s causes, fixes need rigorous research, says expert panel

The National Academy of Medicine says burnout among physicians and other health professionals demands evidence-based responses.

Physician Health
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Health system offers access to physicians—without an office visit

One health system takes its patient portal to the next level, “seeing” patients electronically for less complex complaints such as red eye or cough.

Digital
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N.Y. clinic revamps space for better workflow, patient experience

Better lighting, friendlier waiting areas, self-rooming and swiveling screens are some of the techniques employed after consulting with designers.

Sustainability
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AMA membership up for 6th consecutive year: Annual report

Forceful efforts to fight insurance mergers, the opioid epidemic, prediabetes and hypertension are among the highlights in the AMA’s 2016 Annual Report.

Leadership