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Five physician specialties that spend the most time in the EHR

A new study compares EHR time demands among specialties, as well as which physicians are required to do the most work after hours.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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6 steps to measuring physician burnout—and then reversing it

An AMA toolkit offers practical ways organizations can assess physician burnout and improve well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Senate Medicare payment bill a good first step, but more’s needed

Measure would more than double the budget-neutrality threshold that often results in Medicare pay cuts. House bill offers a more comprehensive fix.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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How AI is being incorporated into medical school

AI is affecting industries around the world, and health care is no different. Find out how AI is being adopted in medical school.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
Fighting for Physicians
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Take these 7 steps to ensure physicians get “real PTO”

Too many physicians either do not take enough time off or are busy working on the EHR during vacation. The AMA outlines how to protect time off.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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All of medicine stands behind these 4 crucial Medicare pay fixes

With another physician pay cut lurking, letter urges lawmakers to adopt physician-backed reforms, many already before Congress. Here’s what must change.

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Medicare & Medicaid
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Just 15% of doctors say prior auth “peers” deserve that title

Exclusive AMA survey shows use of peer-to-peer reviews for prior authorization is rising, but those “peers” usually aren’t qualified to make the call.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Is private practice collapsing? Congress can help stem the tide

From Medicare payment to prior authorization and beyond, independent physicians are being squeezed out of practice. The AMA is pushing hard for fixes.

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Private Practices
Fighting for Physicians
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Is that really required? What doctors should ask about regulations

Health care organizations can change many of their time-wasting rules. An AMA playbook sets out the questions physicians should press administrators on.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians