Family medicine
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Institutional racism causes worse health outcomes for patients of racial/ethnic minority groups via limited access to health care, disparities in quality of care delivered, and lack of physician diversity. Increased attention to racism in 2020 led many medical institutions to examine their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. In the context of increased national attention to health equity, this study sought to investigate the current status of DEI infrastructure by evaluating leadership and support related to DEI in family medicine departments in 2020 and 2021. ⋯ This study demonstrates that designated leadership for DEI work increased in family medicine departments between 2020 and 2021.
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Observational Study
Relationships Among Physician Vendor-Derived Proficiency Score, Gender, and Time in the Electronic Health Record.
Electronic health record (EHR) customization is proposed to mitigate EHR-related burnout. Gender disparities in EHR usage are established, though less is known regarding differences in customization and its impact on EHR time. This study examined gender differences in vendor-derived proficiency score (PS) and its relationship to EHR time. ⋯ While women had higher PS than men, gender was not significantly associated with measures of EHR time after adjusting for potential confounders. Higher PS was associated with greater time in the EHR per appointment, suggesting factors that influence EHR time are complex and varied.