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7 Min Read

Who's on site for care at “medical spas”? Not usually a physician

The med spa industry is thriving, but even relatively simple cosmetic procedures can cause patient harm. That makes having a physician on site a must.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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7 Min Read

Driving EHR satisfaction through team collaboration

 By reducing after-hours charting and adding AI tools, Confluence Health transformed workflows, boosted well-being, and improved patient access.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the week: Huddle smarter, not longer

Learn how documentation assistants allow physicians to stay fully present.

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

Put focus on real fixes for America’s mental health care shortage

As several states look into letting psychologists prescribe medication, physician experts detail why that is not a safe or effective option.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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9 Min Read

AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Federal Advocacy
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2 Min Read

AMA resources to guide health systems

AMA's expert-curated toolkits, playbooks and podcasts have helped health systems empower their teams and build a healthier, more sustainable workforce. Learn more.

Physician Health
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8 Min Read

Strong care teams are key to boosting physician well-being

An exclusive AMA survey reveals how collaboration and adequate support staff can ease workloads, improve morale and reduce physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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8 Min Read

Doctors work fewer hours, but the EHR still follows them home

While physicians report shorter workweeks, AMA data show EHR and admin tasks still consume off-hours, signaling a need to ease the burden for doctors.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Teamwork can cut way into burnout. Here’s a framework.

Health care organizations that measure and encourage teamwork are better places for doctors to work and deliver great care. Find out how they do it.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians