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
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4 Min Read

The AMA is ready to help CMS fix prior authorization

New CMS Administrator Mehmet C. Oz, MD, raised concerns about the cost-control practice. The AMA outlines next steps for action.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Pre-visit laboratory testing

Find resources on implementing a pre-visit laboratory testing protocol. 

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Sustainability
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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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
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
Smiling person looks at cell phone
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5 Min Read

Get rid of telehealth barriers for Medicare patients—for good

A recently introduced bipartisan Senate bill would make permanent the regulatory flexibilities that have dramatically expanded access to telemedicine. 

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Physician holding a pen
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5 Min Read

Reducing regulatory burden—a major opportunity for new administration

The AMA is outlining multiple opportunities to strip away overly burdensome federal health rules and free up physicians to provide optimal care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
May 20, 2025 ·
1 Min Read

AI Tools for Documentation: The Newest Member of the Care Team

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar will explore ambient listening and documentation technologies in practice.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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