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9 Min Read

Put focus on real fixes for America’s mental health care shortage

As several states look into letting psychologists prescribe medication, physician experts detail why that is not a safe or effective option.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Doctors often hesitate on tech changes. Why AI is different.

Health AI tools are helping doctors get back to the heart of patient care. But what will the health tech picture be in five years?

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Time to junk your practice fax machine? Big win makes it possible

HHS sides with the AMA on new policies that integrate electronic prior authorization into certified EHRs to cut physician burdens and care delays.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

5 ways to help physicians feel valued and prevent burnout

When physicians feel supported, patients and communities thrive. An AMA playbook gives leaders actionable strategies to make it happen.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Yes, it’s OK for doctors to seek mental health care when needed

At all levels in medicine, there’s a need to send that message loud and clear. It’s not just the right thing to do—it can save lives.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Get all hands on deck before—and after—implementing health AI

Learn about who must take part in how your health system tracks the tech’s performance and makes changes as needed. 

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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8 Min Read

Strong care teams are key to boosting physician well-being

An exclusive AMA survey reveals how collaboration and adequate support staff can ease workloads, improve morale and reduce physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Physician peer support is vital. Here’s what it should look like.

Find out how health care organizations can help doctors struggling with burnout, mental health challenges or substance-use disorder.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

House bill would make telehealth changes permanent

For patients in rural South Dakota, telehealth saves two-plus hours of travel on average. Companion Senate measure already has 63 co-sponsors.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians