Regulatory Myths in Medicine

Sustainability

How should physicians sign home care plan of care recertifications?

The latest in the Debunking Regulatory Myths (DRM) series looks at whether physicians must sign every single page of home health POC certifications.

Sustainability

UPDATED

Nov 2, 2022 ·

2 MIN READ

Debunking regulatory myths

The AMA provides regulatory clarification to physicians and their care teams in an effort to aid physicians in their day-to-day practice environment.

Physician Health

Oct 20, 2022 ·

2 MIN READ

Measuring and addressing physician burnout

Research shows that large-scale change is needed to address the physician burnout crisis. Learn more about the AMA's efforts.

Physician Health

UPDATED

Oct 3, 2022 ·

3 MIN READ

AMA Physician Well-being Program

The AMA’s Physician Well-Being Program aims to raise awareness, advance knowledge, and catalyze change to reduce burnout and promote joy, meaning, and purpose for physicians, practices and health systems.

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Physician Health

Sep 15, 2022 ·

5 MIN READ

Pandemic pushes U.S. doctor burnout to all-time high of 63%

New evidence confirms that doctors need help. Learn how the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians removes burdens and offers burnout solutions.

Press Releases

Sep 15, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

Physician burnout rate spikes to new height

New study concludes COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated long-standing system issues that drive burnout

Sustainability

4 MIN READ

Documenting time for each task during outpatient visits

This regulatory myth examines if physicians and other qualified health professionals are required to document the time spent on each specific task associated with an outpatient visit.

Sustainability

Jul 26, 2022 ·

6 MIN READ

8 ways to save hours each day in your physician practice

With staff shortages rampant in health care, time is more precious than ever. Learn how to be more efficient each day with the AMA.

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How should physicians sign home care plan of care recertifications?

Debunking regulatory myths

Measuring and addressing physician burnout

AMA Physician Well-being Program

Pandemic pushes U.S. doctor burnout to all-time high of 63%

Physician burnout rate spikes to new height

Documenting time for each task during outpatient visits

8 ways to save hours each day in your physician practice

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