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HOD members sitting in a committee discussion
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5 Min Read

AMA moves to head off doctor burnout, violence in healthcare

Excessive productivity requirements and the prospect of violence contribute to physician burnout. The AMA is raising the alarm. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
U.S. Capitol
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7 Min Read

Momentum builds on Capitol Hill to strengthen Medicare

AMA-backed bill targets budget rules that trigger across-the-board physician payment cuts and threaten access to care. CMS eases Medicare claims process.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
John Whyte, MD, at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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AMA CEO: Putting doctors back at center of the healthcare conversation

Marking an eventful first year at the helm, John Whyte, MD, MPH, detailed ambitious efforts to empower physicians to rebuild trust in science and medicine. 

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Leadership
Fighting for Physicians
Bobby Mukkamala, MD, speaks at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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Outgoing AMA president: Physicians must unite, lead with purpose

At the 2026 AMA Annual Meeting, Bobby Mukkamala, MD, reflected on his experiences as a patient and president shaped his perspective. 

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Leadership
Fighting for Physicians
Matches in various states of burning
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7 Min Read

Is your contract causing your doctor burnout? 5 clauses to reevaluate

Harsh or vague employment contract terms can render many effective physician burnout solutions unworkable. Learn how to keep your options open.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Patient in hospital bed
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4 Min Read

Nurse practitioners’ care linked to 11% longer stays in the ED

Research in a leading economics journal shows that NPs delivering emergency care also increased medical spending by $129 million in the VA system.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Perturbed patient holds up hands during an appointment
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6 Min Read

Only 1 in 3 doctors trusts insurers’ prior authorization promises

Health insurance giants made big promises to fix prior authorization, but new survey shows physicians are skeptical. Get more insights from the AMA.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
Physician looking out a window
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6 Min Read

Physicians in these 10 specialties are less likely to quit

Exclusive AMA data shows fewer doctors plan to leave their jobs in two years, a sign of progress on retention. But this varies across physician specialties.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

AI chatbots and mental health: 4 ways Congress can boost safety

In letters to three key caucuses, the AMA urges lawmakers to establish guardrails that prioritize patient safety, clinical integrity and public trust.

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Digital
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