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Now more than ever, physicians’ voices must be heard by those who directly impact how we deliver care. As physician leaders, we must come together to learn from one another’s experiences. Only then can we improve America’s health.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="s-120"></div> </section> <section id="page-section" class="page-section">  <div class="wrapper"> <div class="post-archive stories-posts"> <div class="two-columns"> <article class="post-box column has-video "> <a href="https://physiciansfoundation.org/story/how-addressing-drivers-of-health-improves-outcomes/" class="post-box__img img-cover"> <img fetchpriority="high" width="1975" height="1518" src="https://physiciansfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/iStock-1373659740.webp" /> </a> <div class="post-box__content"> <div class="post-box__meta d-flex"> <div class="post-box-author"> <div class="post-box__author--name"> Deborah Rose, MD </div> <div class="small-kicker-text post-box__author--loc">Maryland</div> </div> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBg6gqUlFi0" class="post-box__icon" title="Download Video" aria-label="Download Video"></a> </div> <a 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