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COVID-19 financial impact on physician practices

Learn about the economic impact of COVID-19 on physician practices with the COVID-19 Physician practice financial impact survey results.

Sustainability
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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
Nigel Girgrah, MD
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Unvaccinated, flooded, burned out: How Ochsner Health perseveres

Terrible trifecta slammed Louisiana health system: low vaccination rates, Hurricane Ida and doctor burnout. Learn how it’s working to overcome it all.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
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AMA tackles rural health care challenges by addressing workforce gaps

AMA bolsters policy aimed at addressing the health needs of rural populations.

Press Releases
Rural landscape
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Add rural medicine exposure in training to boost country doctors

Physician shortages help drive rural health inequities. Delegates outlined steps to improve the supply of doctors in less densely populated areas.

Population Health
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COVID-19 put new emphasis on need for physician burnout solutions

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the negative impact of physician burnout. Now it’s time to make organizations more resilient.

Physician Health
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5 points to cover when establishing a chief wellness officer

The chief wellness officer (CWO) role is becoming more common in health care. Find out what groundwork to lay before hiring your first CWO.

Physician Health
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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
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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