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Heather Spies, MD
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6 Min Read

In tackling physician burnout, don’t be afraid to use the “TWord”

In their effort to ease the burdens that drive physician burnout, leaders at Sanford Health track how often teamwork is used in orders—the TWord.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Heather Kowalski, MD
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7 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in pediatric orthopaedic surgery

Heather Kowalski, MD, a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at University of Iowa Health Care, feels privileged to help children through scary, stressful times.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 Min Read

Exclusive AMA survey reveals who is hit hardest by doctor burnout

Nationwide survey of more than 12,400 physicians shows how administrative burdens drive burnout and prompt doctors to consider leaving their practices.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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7 Min Read

Letting doctors delegate can help reduce physician burnout

Northwell Health enables physicians to smartly use teamwork to complete routine tasks so doctors have more face time with patients.

Physician Health
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6 Min Read

Health systems see digital health investments that pay off

75% of health system execs say their organizations fall short in delivering transformative tech. AMA Health System Program members show the way.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about preeclampsia

Preeclampsia can present with no symptoms, but high BP is a hallmark. Two ob-gyns shed light on preeclampsia and what to keep in mind.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Bryan N. Batson, MD
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6 Min Read

Hattiesburg Clinic doctors say ambient AI lowers stress, burnout

Offering physicians choices is a hallmark of Hattiesburg Clinic, and many are opting to use AI-powered ambient scribes to cut administrative burdens.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
Nancy L. Mueller, MD
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4 Min Read

How ableism takes a toll on patients and physicians

The AMA is working to address the barriers that exclude people with disabilities from practicing medicine and accessing care.

Health Equity
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5 Min Read

Top health tips sleep medicine physicians want you to know

Getting shut-eye is one of the best things we can do to keep ourselves healthy. Learn what sleep medicine physicians want everyone to know about it.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™