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5 simple changes to help cut doctors’ EHR burdens

The EHR is a known frustration for physicians, often contributing to burnout. Learn more with the AMA about how to save hours by taming the EHR

Digital
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Free up to 3 hours of doctors’ time daily with smart use of MAs

Medical assistants (MAs) can tackle administrative tasks, routine clinical services and help practices excel in team-based care. Learn more with the AMA.

Sustainability
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3 ways to begin to reduce clinical documentation by 75% by 2025

Clerical burdens are a major driver of physician burnout. Learn with the AMA about how to make a major dent in doctors’ clinical documentation tasks.

Physician Health
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3 Min Read

Embrace E/M coding changes to cut doctors’ clerical burdens

Learn with the AMA how adapting to E/M coding changes can help boost patient care and professional satisfaction.

CPT®
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4 Min Read

Most physicians had little relief from prior authorization as COVID cases soared

Health insurer requirements for advanced approvals associated with treatment delays, care disruption, and patient harm.

Press Releases
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AMA spurs a movement to fight the key causes of physician burnout

Since 2013, the AMA has spurred a movement to fight the causes of burnout and provide relief for physicians who too often have been told to rely on reducing stress. Learn more.

Physician Health
2 Min Read

Physician burnout and AMA regulatory victories

The AMA has shaped policies and regulatory victories that have reduced documentation burdens. Learn more.

Physician Health
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COVID-19 has made it worse for already struggling private practices

Private physician practices continue to face challenges driven by administrative burdens. Here is what needs to be done to improve practice sustainability.

Private Practices
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Look for fast fixes to cut “stupid stuff” that burdens doctors

Ask physicians to detail the administrative burdens that interfere with care, hurt well-being. Sometimes the fix can be as simple as “just do it.”

Sustainability