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Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, on well-being and top stressors physicians are facing

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, discusses the state of physician well-being.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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4 Min Read

Another COVID-19 pandemic outcome: Busier physician EHR inboxes

To ease the burden of managing an increasingly crowded inbox, health systems and physicians should turn to other members of the care team. Learn more.

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As “encounter specialists,” CMAs can boost doctors’ well-being

Specially trained certified medical assistants (CMAs)—two for each doctor—can help cut down on the pajama time spent charting. Learn more.

Physician Health
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The AMA helps sustain the viability of private practice

Private practices have been struggling for years; the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the financial strain and burdensome regulatory requirements faced by physician practice owners. AMA advocacy, resources and research help private practices thrive.

Private Practices
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Doctors ask CMS to enforce rules on zero-fee EFT payments

As much as 3% of EFT claim payments are going to “value-added” services physician practices never requested. It’s time for the practice to end.

Claims Processing
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Understanding the landmark E/M Office Visit changes

AMA and Nordic have collaborated to author white papers focused on the E/M Office Visit changes.

CPT®
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MIPS relief, reform and research in play to make program relevant

CMS should cut the burdens of its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) while boosting transparency and clinical relevance.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 Min Read

3 ways EHRs get it wrong—and hinder physician well-being

To cut through the EHR clutter, one physician expert identifies productivity pain points that contribute to administrative burdens and physician burnout.

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Q&A: How this medical group emerged stronger from the pandemic

COVID-19 accelerated care innovation for Kaiser Permanente and Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, which excel in telehealth and Medicare Advantage.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight