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5 Min Read

3 ways to help physicians get the time off they need

Too often for doctors, PTO is “pretend time off” or “partial time off.” Find out what health care organizations can do to encourage doctors’ PTO use.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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13 Min Read

Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about medical credentialing and physician well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for April 8, 2024: Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care
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13 Min Read

Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about medical credentialing and physician well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH
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7 Min Read

What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Create a team compact

Find resources on engaging your team to develop a code of conduct.

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

Does your EHR inbox need a spring cleaning? Scrub it!

In-basket “scrubbing”—that is, reorganizing how messages are distributed—can cut administrative burdens that add to physician burnout. Learn more.

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Hands putting a puzzle together
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3 Min Read

4 ways health care leaders can put doctors’ well-being first

Learn more with the AMA about how leaders who are laser-focused on well-being can affect the organizational changes needed to cut physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, at podium at 2024 National Advocacy Conferene (NAC)
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5 Min Read

Message from Congress to doctors: “Keep up the pressure”

California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, and other House members say physicians’ voices are powerful on Medicare pay, prior authorization and other key issues.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

March 22, 2024: State Advocacy Update

FSMB Ethics and Professionalism Committee releases draft report on AI in clinical practice and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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