Physician Health

Pearl of the week: The science of human factors

Reduce cognitive load and improve workflow efficiency

| 1 Min Read
STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

Why should every clinician and leader care about human factors in health care? Because attention is a finite resource, and understanding cognitive capacity contributes to team member and patient safety. User-centered technology and thoughtfully designed systems can ease burnout, boost satisfaction, and create safer, more sustainable care environments.  

Learn more

Stay up to date on practice innovations

AMA membership = Great value for physicians

  • Thousands of free CME opportunities to fulfill state requirements
  • A powerful voice fighting for you during uncertain times
  • Research, resources, events and more from the largest physician organization

FEATURED STORIES

Woman handing an insurance card to a doctor who is reviewing paperwork

AMA report: Health insurance giants tighten grip on U.S. markets

Dec 16, 2025
Patients in a waiting room at a doctor's office

What to expect from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

| 7 Min Read
Row of blocks with businesspeople with one being taken away

4 “Big, Beautiful Bill” changes that will reshape care in 2026

| 6 Min Read
Wood poles with question mark symbols

PAs push to enshrine “physician associate” term in law

| 6 Min Read