Why Coaching Is Medicine’s Missing LinkAnd How We’re Bringing It Forward

Why Coaching Is Medicine’s Missing LinkAnd How We’re Bringing It Forward

Why Coaching Is Medicine’s Missing LinkAnd How We’re Bringing It ForwardMiguel Villagra, MD, FACP, FHM
Published on: 19/05/2025

What happens when two coaches, both committed to moving medicine forward, sit down for a casual but meaningful chat? Insight. Alignment. And the kind of clarity that only comes from lived experience. That’s exactly what happened in a recent conversation I had with Jeff Cohn, MD; fellow coach, advocate of the Medicine Forward framework, and someone who, like me, believes the future of healthcare lies in empowering people, not just treating problems. We started off chatting about vacations, and how important it is to step away and recharge. Especially in this profession. Then the conversation naturally pivoted into purpose, and how coaching has emerged as a critical tool to help physicians not just survive, but thrive.

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3 Ways AI Can Save Doctors Time Right Now

3 Ways AI Can Save Doctors Time Right Now

3 Ways AI Can Save Doctors Time Right NowMiguel Villagra, MD, FACP, FHM
Published on: 15/05/2025

AI isn’t just about futuristic robots—it’s about freeing up your time today. From automating chart notes to streamlining workflows and enhancing clinical decisions, AI is already helping doctors work smarter, not harder. Here’s how to make it work for you.

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From Flight Surgeon to System Reformer: Dr. Todd Otten’s Mission to Transform Healthcare

From Flight Surgeon to System Reformer: Dr. Todd Otten’s Mission to Transform Healthcare

From Flight Surgeon to System Reformer: Dr. Todd Otten’s Mission to Transform HealthcareMiguel Villagra, MD, FACP, FHM
Published on: 12/05/2025

In this episode of Adoctor’s Journey, I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Todd Otten; a family medicine physician, military veteran, and passionate change-maker in the healthcare space. As Co-Founder of the Our Quadruple Aim movement and co-author of The Ripple of Change, Dr. Otten’s journey reflects what happens when experience, empathy, and bold vision intersect.

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The Rise of the AI Scribe: A New Era in Physician Workflows

The Rise of the AI Scribe: A New Era in Physician Workflows

The Rise of the AI Scribe: A New Era in Physician WorkflowsMiguel Villagra, MD, FACP, FHM
Published on: 08/05/2025

The Rise of the AI Scribe: A New Era in Physician Workflows

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