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6 Min Read

Fixing IV fluid shortage only a start in addressing drug supply

Helene-related IV fluid shortages are widespread. The AMA pulls together resources and outlines steps to resolve an urgent public health crisis.

Behavioral Health
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5 Min Read

5 ways to optimize the patient portal and cut physician burdens

Making the most of the patient portal requires a productive partnership with patients and setting the right expectations.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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10 Min Read

How an FQHC’s efforts to reduce burnout are succeeding

El Rio Health, a Tucson, Arizona, federally qualified health center (FQHC), has focused on often overlooked ways to cut administrative burdens.  

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Pull, don’t push, ADT notifications

Find resources on reducing the EHR inbox message burden. 

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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5 Min Read

Changes support well-being for over 1 million doctors and nurses

For years, physicians and other health professionals have shied away from care, fearing career ramifications in licensure, credentialing and more. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Cehajic

Boris Cehajic, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says every general surgeon needs humility, focus and compassion and you must be able to deal with surprises.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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9 Min Read

How to integrate a systemwide well-being strategy

Atlantic Health System wants to be the best place for physicians to practice in New Jersey. A key to that is elevating physician well-being. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for Oct. 23, 2024: IV shortage update: Baxter facility damage after hurricane in North Carolina 2024 (index only)
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10 Min Read

IV shortage update: Baxter facility damage after hurricane in North Carolina 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the drug shortage caused by hurricane damage.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update
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10 Min Read

IV shortage update: Baxter facility damage after hurricane in North Carolina 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the drug shortage caused by hurricane damage.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update Podcast