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3 MIN READ

How podcasts can connect patients, doctors during COVID-19 era

A Northwest Permanente radiation oncologist and podcaster answers common questions and helps patients overcome the sense of isolation.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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19 MIN READ

Climate change's effects on human health with Colin Cave, MD [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing climate change's effects on human health.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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19 MIN READ

Climate change's effects on human health with Colin Cave, MD

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing climate change's effects on human health.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Francis J. Crosson, MD
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5 MIN READ

Physicians warned of the pitfalls behind private equity promises

Private equity funding can spur innovations, but investor expectations for a quick return can clash with practice sustainability and medical ethics.

Private Practices
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13 MIN READ

What we’ve learned about COVID-19, burnout and the doctor shortage

Employment is bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels for most health professionals. For physicians, the exit door is widening further. Find out why.

Sustainability
T. Ruth Chang
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8 MIN READ

Q&A: Establishing a culture where physicians can feel whole again

As a chief people officer, AMA member T. Ruth Chang, MD, MPH, finds that an inclusive, safe environment is a foundation to improving physician well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 MIN READ

How health systems rise to meet challenges in pandemic’s 2nd year

Efforts to ensure vaccine uptake, battle burnout and drive the future of medicine have characterized the work of these outstanding health systems.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

Tech that provides high-acuity home care gets high-profile boost

One-third of acute hospital care could move to an at-home platform like the one getting investment from Kaiser Permanente and the Mayo Clinic.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
Ruth T. Chang, MD, MPH
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9 MIN READ

Q&A: “Chief people officer” strives to keep patients, colleagues well

Permanente Medical Groups are innovators in keeping patients healthy. T. Ruth Chang, MD, MPH, extends this effort to her colleagues and staff.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight