Tag Archives: Physician Burnout

10 Years of Elevating Doctors’ Voices & Performance in the Mid-Atlantic

Hear a Privia leader and a founding physician discuss the guiding principles, unique model, and future of Privia Medical Group — Mid-Atlantic.

Unlocking the Potential of Clinical Research

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Samantha George, Clinical Research Manager at Privia Health, examines how physicians can integrate clinical research at the point-of-care.

How Accountability & Engagement Drive Medical Group Performance

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Too often, medical groups fixate on metrics at the expense of culture. How can they foster accountability and physician engagement to improve performance and outcomes?

Study: Suicide Rate Decreased in 2020

Despite the circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the overall suicide rate in the U.S. decreased in 2020 compared to 2019. While these results are optimistic, physicians should continue to screen patients for depression and suicidal ideation.

The Evolution of Healthcare: 2021 Highlights, Next Steps, and New Directions

How can we extract insights from the past to optimize healthcare in the future? See Privia Health CEO Shawn Morris’s deep analysis of 2021 and bold predictions for 2022. From advancing value-based care to reducing burnout, experimenting with “virtual-first” plans to improving cybersecurity, his expert examination uncovers healthcare’s most vital trends, critical challenges, and promising solutions.

Study: Physician Turnover Linked to Higher EHR Proficiency

Several studies have linked physician burnout with excessive electronic health record (EHR) use. A new study shows that, counterintuitively, a physician’s EHR proficiency may also lead to turnover. Why is this, and what can office managers do to help prevent it?

Helping Doctors Help Patients: The 6 Key Points of Physician Enablement

Many physicians today are searching for a partner to help boost performance, increase revenue, and reduce administrative burden so that doctors can focus on what they do best: caring for their patients. Privia Health CEO Shawn Morris and Chief Clinical Officer Keith Fernandez, MD, share the top six factors for evaluating a physician enablement organization. From tech-driven to capital-efficient, here are the essential qualities of a high-performance partner!

4 Reasons to Implement a Virtual Scribe

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Studies show remote scribes can help reduce physician burnout, enhance patient relationships, and elevate practice productivity by alleviating administrative tasks. Here are a couple of steps physicians can take to get started.

Data Shows Worsening Burnout Rates Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

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New data shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the rate at which certain medical professionals are reporting burning out. According to the study by Medscape, the burnout rate in primary care has dropped from 51 to 47 percent, but other specialties and female physicians have risen in risk.

Investing in Primary Care

Despite having influence in over 90 percent of healthcare costs, the U.S. only invests 5 percent of the total budget in primary care. How can we invest in primary care to increase access and enhance the patient experience?

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