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Health system impact: Addressing physician burnout
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6 Min Read

Time off is trending: As doctor vacations tick up, burnout drops

An exclusive AMA survey shows more doctors are using their vacation days, thanks to shifting attitudes and growing support from health systems.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Bruce A. Scott, MD, speech at podium at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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10 Min Read

Immediate Past President Bruce Scott, MD, address at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD

Bruce Scott, MD, addresses the AMA House of Delegates at the 2025 Annual Meeting in an urgent call to action to physicians. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Speeches
Smiling patient with physician
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How health systems can help doctors reclaim joy, purpose and balance

Empowered by methodical problem solving and refining use of technology, R. John Sawyer, PhD, is taking on physician burnout head on at Ochsner Health.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
A row of matchsticks, each one progressively burned down
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5 Min Read

Physician well-being tracks higher, but so much more work remains

AMA efforts are helping drive a steady but significant decline in the burnout rate among physicians.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Smiling patient with physician
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9 Min Read

Recruitment through culture: Rush’s secret to physician satisfaction

Amid evolving health care challenges, physicians at Rush University System for Health are leading change through innovation, mentorship and community.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Physicians holding giant gears
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5 Min Read

Nearly 55% of physicians feel valued by their organization

This shift is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against physician burnout. And health systems are taking steps to help doctors feel valued. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for May 23, 2025: Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care
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14 Min Read

Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ongoing efforts to improve physician well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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14 Min Read

Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ongoing efforts to improve physician well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
Christine Sinsky, MD
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11 Min Read

Dr. Sinsky reflects on joy of medicine ahead of her retirement

AMA’s Christine Sinsky, MD, retires after a pioneering career advancing physician well-being, redesigning care and leading burnout-prevention efforts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians