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AMA in the News: October 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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3 ways Congress can boost care access in rural, underserved areas

25% fewer rural physicians will be in practice by 2030. The AMA has outlined a blueprint to help reverse trends that threaten access to care.

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Population Health
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8 ways individual doctors can advocate on work-life balance needs

Work-life balance has been touted as a way to reduce physician burnout. Learn how doctors can stand up for their own balance and job satisfaction.

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Physician Health
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Pearl of the Week: Tracking work outside of work

Find resources on understanding the volume of  “pajama time.”

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Commercial payer patchwork is holding back telehealth’s promise

Will your practice get paid for the digitally enabled care you are delivering? AMA research finds payer policies are inconsistent and opaque.

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Digital
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Slash burnout—and boost patient safety—by ditching “stupid stuff”

It’s time to get rid of tasks that burden physicians without improving care. Learn why that would be better for patients and doctors.

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Physician Health
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Information-blocking enforcement underway: 8 keys for physicians

IT developers and others now face up to $1 million in fines for each violation, and key themes guiding enforcement have emerged. Learn more.

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Digital health payment

"Will I receive payment?” Physicians need assurances that digital health solutions are cost-effective and provide a path to payment. Download issue brief, policy, model bill and state law chart PDFs to learn more.

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AMA Update for Oct. 16, 2023: Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about substance use disorders and treatment.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update