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5 Min Read

As end-of-life care grows more complex, start here to study up

Medical students, physicians and other health professionals will learn a lot from this great set of educational resources offered by the AMA and others.

Ethics
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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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4 Min Read

Half of words in clinical notes copied, pasted from prior visits

Note bloat and system “sludge” contribute to physician burnout. Learn about AMA resources to help cut EHR burdens and boost doctors’ well-being.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

How physicians can fight back against payer downcoding schemes

Payer downcoding lowers physician practice payments—often without notice or providing a reason. An AMA resource helps doctors battle back.

CPT®
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3 Min Read

How chief wellness officers can establish two-way communication

Discover how to broadcast well-being efforts and get feedback from physicians as well as an example of how one practice succeeded. Learn with the AMA.

Physician Health
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5 Min Read

Why your private practice needs an elevator pitch to aid recruiting

Pack top selling points into three minutes to quickly distinguish your physician private practice. Get more physician recruiting tips with the AMA.

Private Practices
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4 Min Read

How to help physicians cut pajama time, have “more great days”

Physician friends from Bozeman Health share how they are reducing work outside of work for themselves and others. Learn more with the AMA.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

How the 2023 CPT code set will help cut administrative burdens

Next year’s CPT code set contains burden-reducing revisions to the codes and guidelines for most E/M services. Learn more with the AMA.

Sustainability
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11 Min Read

8 efforts that helped improve satisfaction at this health system

With the help of the AMA, a health system in Maine uncovered their burnout rates and found ways to improve job satisfaction and well-being. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians