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Robert Wachter, MD
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5 MIN READ

Why medicine’s digital transformation is just beginning

Physicians often struggle with the clerical burdens of the EHR, but thought leader Robert Wachter, MD, believes better things are on the way.

Digital
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5 MIN READ

Taming your unruly in-basket is possible with a little teamwork

See how redirecting email traffic has helped one family practice declutter doctors’ in-boxes and provide patients with timelier care.

Scope of Practice
#Best of 2017 Reinventing Communication
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3 MIN READ

Improve communication, save time in practice with these methods

Better communication can help physicians, clinics and hospitals improve patient care while making practice less stressful and more efficient.

Physician-Patient Relationship
Doctor takes patients weight.
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5 MIN READ

Identifying, treating prediabetes is key to healthier nation

Diabetes care should start with diabetes prevention. Find out more about the resources now available to help stave off the condition in at-risk patients.

Diabetes
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6 MIN READ

Team-based approach helps patients better control type 2 diabetes

Setting goals, changing workflow can help your practice ensure patients with type 2 diabetes have better glycemic control and fewer complications.

Diabetes
Steps Forward graphic of physicians connecting with a computer.
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5 MIN READ

9 organizational changes that lead to physician satisfaction

Health care organizations can cut burnout’s costs by creating cultures of wellness, improving practice efficiency and supporting self-care.

Sustainability
Christine Sinsky, MD
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6 MIN READ

To address burnout’s underlying causes, look to team-based care

Team-based approach can relieve physicians of tasks that drain joy from practice. It takes organizational leadership to make the necessary changes.

Physician Health
Doctor walking fast in hospital hallway
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5 MIN READ

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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4 MIN READ

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