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Read the 2025 AMA Joy in Medicine® magazine to see if your organization has been recognized for dedication to physician well-being.

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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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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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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
AMA Update for Dec. 4, 2023: How prior authorization harms patients and drives physician burnout with Marilyn Heine, MD
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How prior authorization harms patients and drives physician burnout with Marilyn Heine, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn how prior authorization plays a major role in physician burnout.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
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The top 10 ethical issues medical students should be taught

Get key background from the AMA on the emerging medical ethics topics that medical students should be learning about in medical school.

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How prior authorization harms patients and drives physician burnout with Marilyn Heine, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn how prior authorization plays a major role in physician burnout.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
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4 ways these star health systems are tackling doctor burnout

Physician burnout is down from record high, but more must be done. Health systems recognized for restoring joy to medicine share how they are doing.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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