The hidden moral injury behind value-based health care

She works for a not-for-profit health system, but nothing about what she described to me felt…

Building trust in dyad leadership partnerships

What’s a dyad and how do I fit into it? What do I do? These are…

How doctors can turn criticism into collaboration

You’re in the OR. A colleague, maybe a resident, suggests a different approach. You’ve already considered…

Institutional reporting systems discourage clinical honesty

A few years ago, I said something in a meeting that made the air go still.…

How molecular discoveries are transforming preeclampsia prediction and care

When reviewing poor maternal health outcomes in the U.S., it is clear we cannot keep doing…

Why physicians struggle with caregiving and how to cope with grace

As physicians, we are trained to care—for patients, colleagues, and our communities. When it comes to…

Nurse-initiated protocols for sepsis: a strategic imperative for patient care and hospital operations

Sepsis continues to pose a serious threat to patients and a significant challenge to hospital systems.…

Rethinking medical gatekeeping in the age of AI

The other day, I was deep in conversation with my co-founder, Aaron Patzer, reflecting on how…

From rejection to resilience: a doctor’s rise through the Caribbean route

The memories are still raw: Stepping off the plane alone, unsure of what came next. Where…

New treatments for enlarged prostate offer faster relief with fewer side effects

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly referred to as an enlarged prostate, is a highly prevalent condition…