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7 Min Read

Most hospitals fail to tackle physician burnout comprehensively

For large hospitals, 61% have measured burnout and 76% have a well-being committee, but that’s just the start. An AMA road map outlines next steps.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Amid growing attacks, top cop’s message for doctors: Be prepared

Intimidation, threats and attacks against physicians and other health professionals are on the rise. Learn about four key steps to protect yourself.

Physician Health
Michaela Sternstein
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To advance AMA Recovery Plan, physicians’ voices are essential

To fix Medicare physician payment and achieve other key goals, doctors must be bold in sharing their stories and asking lawmakers for help.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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13 Min Read

When doctors take on leadership roles, the right coaching can help

To better navigate the demands of health-system leadership, Baptist Health Medical Group physicians first learn about themselves. Find out how.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

SPS member profile: Steven Mandel, MD

AMA SPS member Steven Mandel, MD, discusses his experiences developing wellness programming, as an AMA Ambassador and as a liaison from New York State to the Senior Physicians Section.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Future doctors’ advocacy is one key to solving physician burnout

Medical students and residents are among medicine’s biggest advocates. A new book outlines how to put their energy to work for physician well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

23 medical boards make changes to support physician well-being

Nearly a dozen other state boards are reevaluating licensure applications to help physicians feel freer to seek the mental health care they may need.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

June 30, 2023: State Advocacy Update

How South Dakota’s licensure applications support physician wellness and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD
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4 Min Read

Medicine’s in crisis, but new AMA president sees cause for optimism

AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, knows firsthand what doctors have gone through since 2020, but he’s excited to help lead the way to recovery.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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