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Why health system leaders should be open, authentic on burnout

AMA member Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, says a key step in organizations’ wellness journey is to encourage physician sharing by modeling it from the top.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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How 2 health systems succeeded with vaccine requirements

Some big hospital names have pulled back on such efforts. Learn from other leaders who have pushed ahead to protect their workers and communities.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 MIN READ

8 doctors leading the charge in fighting physician burnout

Learn about the chief wellness officers (CWOs) using innovative approaches to battle physician burnout and enhance well-being amid COVID-19.

Physician Health
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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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Unvaccinated, flooded, burned out: How Ochsner Health perseveres

Terrible trifecta slammed Louisiana health system: low vaccination rates, Hurricane Ida and doctor burnout. Learn how it’s working to overcome it all.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

As COVID-19 strains nation’s doctors, these health systems step up

The pandemic exacerbated physician burnout, but 44 health systems across the country are taking strong measures to boost well-being.

Physician Health
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First came pandemic surge, then Ida. How Ochsner Health responded.

After Category 4 Hurricane Ida forced evacuation of some facilities, Louisiana-based health system is meeting needs for COVID-19 and other care.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
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3 MIN READ

AMA recognizes health systems that care for the caregivers

As half of health care workers report burnout amid COVID-19, AMA acknowledges achievements that improve joy in medicine.

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Q&A: Ochsner Health taking telehealth program to all 50 states, D.C.

The Louisiana health system has nationwide support team in place to implement its regionally successful chronic disease management programs.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight