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AMA is reducing physician burnout

AMA is the leader in physician well-being, providing real-world solutions to combat burnout at the system level.

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Leading change in physician well-being

Since the program’s launch in 2019, the AMA’s Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program has honored over 150 health systems for their dedication to physician well-being.

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8 wins for doctors, patients in latest federal budget deal

On telehealth, value-based care, diabetes prevention, doctor burnout and more, members of Congress have worked to find common ground.

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Helping physicians save time

To address burnout, the AMA provides physicians with strategies to improve processes and use time-saving workflows.

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Tackling physician burnout at the system level

A study co-authored with Mayo Clinic, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Stanford Medicine found 45.2% of physicians reported at least one burnout symptom in 2023. AMA continuously works with health systems to fight the causes of this crisis.

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These 6 physician specialties have the most burnout

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Five physician specialties that spend the most time in the EHR

STEPS Forward: Physician burnout

Physician burnout resources from AMA STEPS Forward®

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