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Here’s how to measure the value of virtual care

Learn how your physician practice or health system can use the AMA’s new return on health framework.

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Know what to do when a peer is experiencing significant stress

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to psychological stress in health care. Find out how administering stress first aid can help restore resiliency.

Physician Health
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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: Why improving physicians’ well-being is an ongoing journey

AMA member William Barish, MD, reflects on his role as chief wellness officer and how he has had to adjust well-being efforts around COVID-19.

Physician Health
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This first-aid kit will help you treat stress in health care

Stress injuries go beyond physician burnout. Learn more with the AMA on how to help physicians and other health professionals.

Physician Health
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Follow these 5 steps to create meaningful patient connections

Time constraints can impede patient-physician rapport, which contributes to physician burnout and patient dissatisfaction. Learn more with the AMA.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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How MAs help slash physician documentation time by 71%

Many doctors find that EHRs interrupt their time with their patients, which can lead to physician burnout. Learn how team documentation can help.

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How to lend your patients an empathetic ear—now more than ever

During a pandemic that’s upended every patient’s life, it’s essential for doctors to strengthen their empathetic listening skills. Find out more.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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Curriculum emphasizes medical student and physician mental health

Treatment saves the lives of those with a substance-use disorder, depression, anxiety or other stigma-laden condition—this includes medical professionals.

Physician Health