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Physician Health

Family physician spreads word on burnout fight, 1 t-shirt at a time

This Montana family doctor has a message for his colleagues: Like the phoenix, they too can rise above physician burnout.
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Physician Health

Fix the "pebble in the shoe" problems to cut physician burnout

To improve physician satisfaction, this health system asked doctors to share frustrations that could be addressed quickly. Here is what happened.
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Private Practices

How to face 3 common private practice hassles

Actionable resources, professional autonomy and banding together when needed give private-practice physicians the power to alleviate common headaches.
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Physician Health

Leadership development may be linked to reduced burnout rates

Learn about the secret sauce behind why these internists in Birmingham, Alabama, have such a low rate of physician burnout.
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Patient Advocacy

Quick Take: Moves cut barriers to opioid-use disorder treatment

In actions that will save lives, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., removed prior authorization for Medicaid patients who need medication-assisted treatment.

Press Releases

District of Columbia takes important step to reverse opioid epidemic

The MSDC and the AMA applauded the mayor’s office for removing prior authorization for medications to treat opioid use disorder.

AMA Statements

AMA: New Jersey shows leadership to help end opioid epidemic

The AMA commended NJ Gov. Murphy and state Human Services Commissioner Johnson for helping end barriers to treatment for patients with opioid use disorder.
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Sustainability

Appellate court case puts peer-review protections in danger

A Michigan court ignored a statute and established case law, jeopardizing future patient-safety gains. Doctors say the decision must be reversed.

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