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6 MIN READ

Burnout is a health crisis for doctors—and patients

We need frank talks about how to address the factors driving physician burnout. It’s starting with leadership from the AMA and the U.S. surgeon general.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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9 MIN READ

13 health systems that are innovating to move medicine forward

On prior authorization, telehealth, climate change, health equity and more—these health systems led the way during a trying year. Learn how.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

Tripledemic ramps up need for clear, constant scientific communication

Vaccines can help reduce flu and COVID-19 hospitalization risk, says JAMA editor-in-chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS. Learn more.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

How patient simulations revive the art of bedside manner

At Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Jersey, a simulation center helps teach medical students and resident physicians the human side of medicine.

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Patient Support & Advocacy
Health System Spotlight
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13 MIN READ

Tips for teaching good bedside manner with Nayan Kothari, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about tips for teaching good bedside manner.

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Patient Support & Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
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13 MIN READ

Tips for teaching good bedside manner with Nayan Kothari, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about tips for teaching good bedside manner.

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Patient Support & Advocacy
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

Time to reinforce ties between patients, doctors and public health

Family physician Frederick M. Chen, MD, MPH, is the AMA’s new chief heath and science officer. Learn what gives him hope for medicine’s tomorrow.

Public Health
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9 MIN READ

Q&A: Communications effort yields better, faster patient visits

Check what the patient already knows. Show empathy. It can make for more efficient visits. That’s what University of Iowa Health has experienced.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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9 MIN READ

Strengthening patient trust in physicians and health systems with Rich Baron, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about strengthening patient trust in physicians and health systems.

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Patient Support & Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast