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4 Min Read

15 steps to navigate crises and promote physician well-being

Here is how health systems and organizations can create a plan for navigating all stages of a crisis in a way that promotes workforce well-being.

Physician Health
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5 Min Read

What is a chief wellness officer?

Learn how health systems can prioritize the well-being of physicians and other health professionals by developing an executive-level champion position: chief wellness officer.

Physician Health
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Why depression, anxiety are prevalent during COVID-19

Even Michelle Obama is living with “low-grade depression” amid the pandemic. Learn more with the AMA about how the COVID-19 is affecting Americans’ mood.

Behavioral Health
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9 Min Read

Providing mental health aid to New York front-line physicians

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 In the second of a two-part series about lessons learned in New York, with efforts of providing mental health assistance.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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6 changes Ochsner made during the pandemic to protect physicians

Before COVID-19, well-being strategies centered around practice efficiency and leadership development, but as the pandemic hit it required a quick shift in focus.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Relief from administrative burdens must remain after pandemic ends

When the COVID-19 crisis ends, health care should use lessons learned to further reduce administrative and technological burdens to improve patient care.

Sustainability
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COVID-19 resource guide: Women in medicine

AMA has curated resources to assist women physicians and health care workers, and their patients during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Physician Health
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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7 ways to address physicians’ pandemic stress

First there was an epidemic of physician burnout, then the pandemic happened. Find out what smart health systems are doing to help their doctors and health professionals cope.

Physician Health
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Burnout isn’t due to resiliency deficit. It’s still a system issue.

Even the most resilient physicians have substantial rates of burnout. Learn more about what health systems must do to improve physician well-being.

Physician Health
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