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6 Min Read

Burnout is a health crisis for doctors—and patients

We need frank talks about how to address the factors driving physician burnout. It’s starting with leadership from the AMA and the U.S. surgeon general.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 Min Read

Reducing physician burnout must be an urgent national priority

Our country’s physicians are a precious resource, and we must fix what’s wrong with the U.S. health system to protect them from burnout.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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13 Min Read

Addressing the rapid rise in physician burnout revealed by a new study with Christine Sinsky, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the rapid rise in physician burnout.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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13 Min Read

Addressing the rapid rise in physician burnout revealed by a new study with Christine Sinsky, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the rapid rise in physician burnout.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Nearly $1 billion in excess patient costs tied to physician turnover

$260 million of that is attributable to physician burnout. Discover AMA tools to help fight the burnout that leads to higher spending.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

Burnout benchmark: 28% unhappy with current health care job

Oncologists, family doctors, women surveyed since January 2020 reported the most burnout. Learn how the AMA fights the key causes of doctor burnout.

Physician Health
Apr 19, 2022 ·
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Fostering clinician well-being: Insights from the AMA’s 2022 national report

The AMA shares important insights from the 2022 national burnout benchmarking report as well as key strategies to address ongoing burnout.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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3 Min Read

March 4, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Ukraine in need of aid: How to help and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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3 Min Read

AMA cost analysis examines primary care physician turnover

Burnout-related turnover is a driver of unnecessary health expenditures.

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