Clear Search
James Jerzak, MD
·
4 MIN READ

Job satisfaction at this health system is 92%. Find out why.

Green Bay—dubbed TitleTown for its 13-time champion Packers—should gain further renown for this winning approach to team-based care. Patient says, “It’s like I got my doctor back.”

Physician Health
Cartoon picture of a doctor helping a patient cross a bridge.
·
4 MIN READ

Practice lands tool to measure, manage gaps in care

Population reports help this practice identify gaps in care and put action items in physicians’ hands in the exam room.

Population Care
A pharmacist discusses options with a patient.
·
4 MIN READ

Add a pharmacist to the team to see better outcomes

An integrated health system in Oregon has embedded pharmacists for 20-plus years. Here is how their collaboration with pharmacists works.

Scope of Practice
Cartoon image of a smartphone with an email notification on it.
·
5 MIN READ

“Nudge theory” explored to boost medication adherence

Physicians leading the ENCOURAGE trial are using reminders and other patient interactions to help patients adhere to their medication regimens. Here is how “nudges” can help improve medication adherence.

Physician-Patient Relationship
Two pieces of a puzzle being put together.
·
4 MIN READ

Where physician burnout starts—and how to help stop it

New med students have low distress levels, but that changes quickly and can worsen in residency and in practice. The AMA is pushing initiatives to help improve well-being at all levels.

Medical Student Health
A diverse group of doctors reviewing a laptop with medical readouts in the background.
·
4 MIN READ

Peer-led EHR training saves physicians’ scarcest resource: time

This EHR training program helps physicians gain critical skills to improve daily operations and cut at least 40 minutes of clicks daily.

Digital
A group of medical professionals having coffee and a discussion while a woman types on a laptop.
·
4 MIN READ

Expanded C-suite role puts burnout atop academic system’s agenda

At the University of Utah Health, the chief wellness officer is taking action to improve the well-being of physicians, health professionals and staff.

Physician Health
Physician entering data into a laptop.
·
4 MIN READ

3 strategies that cut down on physician “pajama time”

Standard workflows and better documentation, in-basket management are the key ingredients in a revamp that saves doctors more than 30 minutes a day.

Sustainability
A man's hand dropping a suggestion into a suggestion box.
·
5 MIN READ

Alarming survey results spark 7 system changes to buck burnout

With 59 percent of its doctors experiencing burnout, leaders at this major health system needed a new direction driven by physician feedback.

Physician Health