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Thanks to strong mentors, this doctor thrives in private practice

Keshni Lata Ramnanan, MD, was unhappy with life in hospital medicine. That changed with the right push from a trusted physician mentor.

Private Practices
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7 things Sutter Health did to turn the tide on physician burnout

It takes a systemwide, interdisciplinary approach to make meaningful progress in boosting doctors’ well-being. One key step: addressing staff shortages.

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Considering physician employment? 4 ways to keep yourself well

Employment presents challenges to a physician’s professional satisfaction. A doctor employed for his entire career advises how to make it work.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 3, 2025

In the news: Mortality rates among health care workers, EHR working time for physicians, MedPAC’s move toward Medicare pay reform and more.

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March 7, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Record number of licensing and credentialing applications are free from stigma and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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March 7, 2025: Advocacy Update other news

Update on NAMSS’ Ideal Credentialing Standards and more in the latest other news in Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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These women physicians are making a difference in health care

Women physicians are combating burnout, redefining roles and driving change through innovation, leadership and strategies to improve well-being.

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Health System Spotlight
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To boost physician well-being, say goodbye to “metric madness”

Stop grading the doctor on parking or the cafeteria food, says R. John Sawyer, PhD, of Ochsner Health. Here’s how to find and use metrics that matter.

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Health System Spotlight
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Pearl of the Week: Building a culture of wellness

Find resources on how leaders can help physicians feel valued. 

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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