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Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, on well-being and top stressors physicians are facing

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, discusses the state of physician well-being.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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Jan. 7, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on federal advocacy agenda for 2022

The AMA outlines its federal advocacy agenda for 2022. Learn more in this Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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2 Min Read

Dec. 3, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

A new ABPM survey and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

Another COVID-19 pandemic outcome: Busier physician EHR inboxes

To ease the burden of managing an increasingly crowded inbox, health systems and physicians should turn to other members of the care team. Learn more.

Digital
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3 Min Read

Enable real-time Rx benefit info to boost truth in drug pricing

Health information technology tools can close information gaps among patients, doctors, payers and pharmacies.

Behavioral Health
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4 Min Read

As “encounter specialists,” CMAs can boost doctors’ well-being

Specially trained certified medical assistants (CMAs)—two for each doctor—can help cut down on the pajama time spent charting. Learn more.

Physician Health
2 Min Read

The AMA helps sustain the viability of private practice

Private practices have been struggling for years; the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the financial strain and burdensome regulatory requirements faced by physician practice owners. AMA advocacy, resources and research help private practices thrive.

Private Practices
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4 Min Read

How the AMA’s pressing on all fronts to fix prior authorization

Prior authorization gobbles up valuable physician time and delays access to care. Learn from AMA experts about promising efforts to change things.

Prior Authorization
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8 Min Read

What it’s like in ophthalmology: Shadowing Dr. Arnold

AMA member Barbara J. Arnold, MD, says the most rewarding aspect of the specialty is restoring patients’ independence.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series