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Here are the issues that annoy and frustrate doctors and get in the way of treating patients and running practices.

Four physicians allege ABIM is illegally tying its initial certification to MOC.

Take our poll: Do you feel burned out as a physician? 

MOC costs and requirements ranks 9th on the list of issues ruining medicine for physicians.

Physician transformation is possible with concierge medicine.

Some physicians may regret their career choice, but there are still ways to have fulfilling careers in medicine. 

If you’re feeling burned out, here are some steps to take control and move beyond burnout.

Pilot program offers 25 quarterly questions in lieu of 10-year test.

Despite changes this year to make the maintenance of certification (MOC) process easier on internists, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) still faces strong opposition to the program.

Advocacy takes time-a rarity for physicians. But there are five simple ways to advocate for needed healthcare changes.

Many doctors think leaving full-time employment equates to arduous travel, but that doesn’t necessarily need to be the case.

Quality primary care takes time with patients, so it’s time for physicians to press for the time needed to truly make needed change.

Three strategies to overcome burnout and bureaucracy and remain committed to medicine.

To reduce burnout and increase the joy of medicine, Houston Methodist promoted engagement, team autonomy, and ownership.

Partnership seeks to better understand the factors affecting how physicians practice medicine

The American College of Physicians unveils peer and patient support to address the growing toll of burnout on physicians.

The certification body for internists says it has learned from internist frustration and adapted to meet criticism while maintaining a rigorous evaluation of physicians.

ChangeMaker Ira Rubin, MD, and his son, Zachary, discuss the value of reaching out to young people interested in medicine to make today’s students tomorrow’s physicians.

Pamela Wible, MD, has dedicated herself to raising awareness about this issue and changing the conditions that lead so many physicians to take their own lives. Here's what Wible says physicians can do about the suicide issue to help themselves and others.

Five steps for physicians to start putting their health first.

A new year is upon us, so it is time for the obligatory New Year resolutions. However, since I am terrible at keeping resolutions, here is at least one thing I hope to work on for 2018: I want to grieve better.

Why do doctors feel they need to stay on the job when ill?

In between the headache that is healthcare for physicians these days, Medical Economics has tried to insert some laughter into the crazy and hectic lives of our readers through our Funny Bone Comics. Click through to see which cartoons you got the most joy and laughs from this past year.

One Stanford clinic’s democratic approach to patient care has improved outcomes for the entire team.

Team-based communication and an emphasis on personal resilience have improved one medical system’s employee engagement by more than 20%.

Read on to find out how physicians have been battling quality measures this year.

No matter the profession, everyone wishes they could go back in time and provide sage wisdom to their younger selves to help ease the path that awaits them.

Encouraging physicians to talk about their mental health and practice self-care are important tools to prevent burnout and suicide.