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Doctors get PTO, but most don’t feel it is truly “real” time off

To help physicians feel valued, organizations must make restorative time off easier to take. Here is how to make it happen.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Inside payers' latest plans to streamline prior authorization

Cautious optimism is the watchword for physicians tired of seeing their patients’ care delayed. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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8 Min Read

On health AI, get past the hype to address real problems

Baptist Health Medical Group has cut patient wait times—and burnout—with AI, but a physician leader says more AI “literacy” is needed.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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7 Min Read

Burnout down for women physicians, yet closing gender gap still key

Exclusive AMA survey shows that less than half of women physicians report burnout as health systems ramp up efforts to support and improve well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

How this venture firm is making health tech work for physicians

Find out how the AMA’s Silicon Valley subsidiary, Health2047, puts physician concerns at the forefront in its funding decisions.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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8 Min Read

Ochsner Health provides the AI support physicians are looking for

An AMA survey shows what physicians are looking for when adopting health AI. Ochsner Health delivers.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

How to give physicians autonomy—and protect them from burnout

Physicians need some control over their work to thrive and avoid burnout. An AMA playbook offers practical strategies to help organizations support this.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Jason Misurac, MD
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5 Min Read

New reason to use AI ambient documentation: Patients like it

University of Iowa Health Care reports lower physician burnout and more patient satisfaction with tool that helps doctors focus on patient care.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Arizona strengthens its support for physicians’ well-being

The state is part of a growing national movement to remove barriers that deter physicians and other health professionals from getting the mental health care they need.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians