A team of doctors
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7 Min Read

Meet some of the physician leaders shaping health care's future

Health systems need strong chief medical officers and other leadership to move medicine forward. The vision of these doctors should not escape notice.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Doctors in hospital operating room
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6 Min Read

For AMA’s president, the fight for doctors is personal

Failures to fix Medicare pay, prior authorization are hurting doctors and patients. AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, sees it in his own practice.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Now is the time for Cigna to commit to a broader set of reforms

AMA response to Cigna’s service improvement plan.

Press Releases
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6 Min Read

AMA in the News: January 2025

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2025.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
AMA Update for Jan. 31, 2025: AMA Joy in Medicine criteria for 2025 and the importance of recognizing physician well-being efforts
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9 Min Read

AMA Joy in Medicine criteria for 2025 and the importance of recognizing physician well-being efforts

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

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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9 Min Read

AMA Joy in Medicine criteria for 2025 and the importance of recognizing physician well-being efforts [Podcast]

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

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
William Childs, DO
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7 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Childs

William Childs, DO, of Henry Ford Health, is just one year into practice, and he has already changed his approach to being a family physician. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Business team working together at office
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4 Min Read

These physician leaders tackle the systemic drivers of burnout

Using AMA tools and actionable data, innovative health systems take action on the factors that cause physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Person preparing business report on a laptop sitting at office
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6 Min Read

To cut doctor burdens, follow these 5 tips when pitching leadership

Getting the C-suite’s OK on initiatives that save physician time and improve care usually requires a successful presentation. Learn how to do it right.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians