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2 Min Read

How to respond when “turfing” displaces patient welfare

The problematic nature of poorly executed patient placement decisions is long overdue for change. Learn how to start the conversation.   

Ethics
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5 Min Read

Dec. 15, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Massachusetts launches statewide effort to remove stigmatizing questions from credentialing processes and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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11 Min Read

How 17 health systems rose to meet the moment in 2023

Burnout. Inflation. Staff shortages. Medicare pay cuts. They all hit this year. Learn how these health systems responded to drive medicine’s future.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Amid EHR demands, physicians can’t achieve “flow”

The “deep work of doctoring” happens when physicians can give patients their undivided attention. Learn more with the AMA.

Digital
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Pearl of the Week: Make the case for wellness initiatives

Find resources on helping your organization reach its physician well-being goals.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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7 Min Read

10 of this year’s best physician Q&As

One doctor in his 70s still works 65 hours a week. Another saved two lives in the course of a half marathon. Don’t miss these inspiring Q&A interviews.

Physician Health
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5 Min Read

Share of doctors looking to cut hours has doubled in last decade

40% of physicians—emotionally exhausted—say they will cut back on clinical work hours. Learn how the AMA’s working to reduce physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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How women physicians can find balance in—and out of—the workplace

From discrimination to the EHR time sink, women physicians face challenges that add to burnout. Learn about four ways to find work-life balance.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Holiday celebrations ideal for team building

Find resources on building team culture and connecting with colleagues.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week