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Interesting perspective piece on physician unionization in the face of consolidation by Kevin Schulman & Barak Richman (https://lnkd.in/e63EY7aJ.) Physicians are increasingly finding themselves in the position nurses and others have been in for decades: replaceable and interchangeable production units, a cost to be minimized. While the roles and specifics are different, the poor management, organizational failures, limited voice in decisionmaking, restricted autonomy, tyrannical EHRs demanding constant attention, untenable workloads, and eroded work-life balance have become a shared experience of work. Our work at the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing shows as much. https://lnkd.in/eF7J8Kca Not only bad for clinicians, but bad for patients. An important moment in time for interdisciplinary unity and collaboration to reshape our professional lives. American Nurses Association

The number of privately held independent medical practices has decreased from 60.1% in 2012 to approximately 45% in 2022. We believe this due in large part to the lack of emphasis on business and management in our medical education system. We don’t have time to wait for our educational system to change we must lead the change. My wife and I started our practice in 2018 and have learned valuable lessons through trial and error, which we share in our DermBiz series beginning on all streaming and social media platforms starting June 8th. https://lnkd.in/giDbakRb Our mission is to build a community of like-minded physician-led private practice owners who collaborate and support one another in order to: -strengthen and increase physician led private practice ownership -improve healthcare outcomes for the communities we serve and -improve workplace environments for healthcare workers We fight against this trend of consolidation by building a supportive encouraging community of private practice owners. Michelle Henry, MD Dr. Mercy Odueyungbo Achiamah Osei-Tutu Rajiv Nijhawan Joe T. Tanner Wagner, AINS, API, CAWC

Compassion is at the core of physicians’ professional performance and high-quality compassonate care. In the recently published interview study ‘Compassionate Care through the eyes of Patients and Physicians’ the authors try to unravel and understand patients’ and physicians’ perspectives on compassionate care in the attempt to get a deeper understanding and insights that can be used to foster physicians’ ability to respond to patients’ compassion needs. Therefore, this study aims to understand how both patients and physicians experience the concept and practice of ompassionate care. For both patients and residents, the authors again identified the four themes encompassing compassionate care: - mindful presence - empathizing without getting overwhelmed - actions to relieve patients’ suffering - real connection. For residents, a fifth theme was professional fulfillment (resulting from compassionate care). Although patients and residents both emphasized the importance of compassionate care, patients did not always perceive the physician-patient encounter as compassionate. According to residents, high workloads and time pressures hindered their ability to provide compassionate care. Previous scientific research into compassionate care showed that lack of time and workload does put pressure on the ability to act from a place compassion, but that compassion at the same time does not cost extra time and actually protects against exhaustion and strenghtens resilience of healthcare professionals. We therefore fully agree with the authors' conclusions they based on the findings: "Three topics are suggested to improve compassion in residents: (1 train residents how to ask for patients’ compassion needs (2) address residents’ limiting beliefs about the concept and practice of compassion (3) acknowledge the art and science of medicine cannot be separated." We would suggest to have a slighly different description for topic 1): train residents to meet patiënts, collaegues and themselves from a place of compassion. Thank you Maarten Debets, Mariëlle Diepeveen, Rosa Bogerd, Kiki Lombarts et al. for your work and effort to write this article in service of making healthcare a more compassionate place. Please let us know what you think of our suggestion above 😊🙏🏽🙏🏻 You can find the link to the article in the first comment. Here you'll also find the link to our website for all Dutch physicians and medical leaders, who want to be inspired and learn more about the possiblities of training skills of compassion and/or compassionate medical leadership. #compassion #physician #healthcare #compassionateleadership #medicalleadership #compassie #medischleiderschap #dokter #huisarts #medischspecialist

Mike Bloomberg's initiative to open a healthcare education high school in Dallas is a significant step towards addressing the healthcare worker shortage. With a focus on education, this project can contribute by: 1. Training Future Healthcare Professionals: Providing education and hands-on training prepares students to enter the healthcare workforce, filling essential roles. 2. Local Impact: By establishing the school in Dallas, it directly addresses the healthcare needs of the community, ensuring a more sustainable healthcare system. 3. Diverse Skill Development: The curriculum can cover various healthcare fields, creating a pool of skilled professionals with diverse expertise to meet the evolving demands of the industry. 4. Economic Boost: Investing in healthcare education not only addresses shortages but also stimulates the local economy by creating jobs and opportunities. How do you think such initiatives could further enhance radiology and medical imaging workforce development?

We're excited to announce that the 2024 HealthLeaders Exchange #VirtualNursingMastermind Report is finally here! The top clinical leaders in the nation agree that #virtualnursing is the next step in #caredelivery. The #strategy enables #healthcare leaders to make better use of existing resources while improving administrative efficiency and boosting engagement and morale for nurses and patients. The #VirtualNursingMastermind program brought together a dozen health systems, including Emory Healthcare, Trinity Health, UCSF Health, UnityPoint Health, Intermountain Health, Jefferson Health, Mount Sinai Health System, Ochsner Health, Houston Methodist, Geisinger, Medical University of South Carolina, Providence, and University of Miami Health System, who are all advancing their virtual nursing programs. Comprised of case studies, infographics, podcasts, and trends and metrics grown from our virtual and in person roundtables, we created a robust report where we dig into the details of what we learned about implementing, running, and advancing a successful virtual nursing program from the best in the country. Without further ado, read the full #report here: https://lnkd.in/g4fT_fCy

CommonSpirit Health and Morehouse School of Medicine came together to celebrate the inaugural residency class of the More in Common Alliance, a 10-year, $100 million partnership dedicated to health equity and the shortage of diverse clinicians. Eight Family Medicine residents received their white coats at the Hollins House Weddings & Events in picturesque Santa Cruz, CA. The speakers at the celebration consisted of a who’s who in health education and hospital leadership. Bookended by Nanette Mickiewicz President, Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz and Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, the lineup also included Julie Sprengel President and CEO, California Region of CommonSpirit Health, Michelle Johnson Tidjani, JD, MBA, SEVP and CAO of CommonSpirit Health, and a toast by Terika Richardson, FACHE, SEVP and COO of CommonSpirit Health. This momentous milestone and the residents who matched are a symbolic signaling that CommonSpirit Health and Morehouse School of Medicine are “walking the walk” when it comes to advancing #healthequity by increasing the availability of well-educated, well trained, underrepresented medical providers. This class is the first of many that represents a new frontier in physician training. Morehouse School of Medicine, defines health equity as, “giving people what they need, when they need it, in the amount they need it, in order to enjoy their optimal health.” Training culturally humble healthcare providers from diverse backgrounds who are prepared to serve historically underserved communities is a crucial step in achieving health equity. #MoreIn2024

CMOs tackle increasing complexities in pediatric healthcare: Finding footing as a new chief medical officer looks different for each executive at each hospital, but at children's hospitals, there are different layers to consider in a leadership role. http://dlvr.it/TBCtN3

In 2023, the National Health Equity Grand Rounds series turned the traditional concept of “medical grand rounds” on its head. This series serves as a free, open-access platform through which diverse thought leaders – including world-renowned physicians, also emerging scholars, interprofessional leaders, students and activists – come together in conversation around today’s most critical health justice topics, building on ideas and strategies for individuals and institutions to reshape our healthcare system—and advance equity. You won’t want to miss out on the first National Health Equity Grand Rounds event of 2024, Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance: A State of the Union on Threats and Opportunities, on Thursday, May 30 starting at 3:30 PM CT. Join public health leaders, healthcare professionals, policy experts and community organizers as they delve into best practices for advancing health equity—discussing the coordinated efforts to dismantle this work in various parts of the country and identifying strategies to counter resistance while building a stronger multiracial democracy equipped to support health for every individual and community. Health care professionals may claim continuing medical education (#CME) credit or certificate of participation AT NO COST for attending. https://lnkd.in/gJ3XN4NK The event is developed by American Medical Association, ACGME, National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, and RespectAbility with support from ABIM Foundation, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM, AMA Ed Hub, Boston Medical Center (BMC), Council of Medical Specialty Societies, HealthBegins, Kaiser Permanente, Sinai Chicago, Social Mission Alliance, The Hastings Center, and Joint Commission. #healthequity #healthcare #meded #dei

I just read this insightful article about how the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is calling out the American Medical Association (AMA) for its ongoing attacks on non-physician healthcare professionals. It's not just pharmacy under fire—all non-physicians are being targeted. Such advocacy by the AMA stands in direct contrast to patient interests, as it hampers access to care and undermines the collaborative approach that's vital for effective healthcare delivery in a country where so many healthcare needs go unmet. Interestingly, these actions don't align with the perspectives of many practicing physicians who value and rely on the contributions of their non-physician colleagues. It's crucial that we prioritize patient outcomes by embracing the diverse skills of all healthcare professionals. Let's advocate for a more inclusive and cooperative healthcare environment. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eifHWYSP