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What I wish I knew in residency about private practice

It wasn’t easy for AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, to start his physician private practice. He wishes he’d known that it would turn out OK. Learn more.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Doctors work fewer hours, but the EHR still follows them home

While physicians report shorter workweeks, AMA data show EHR and admin tasks still consume off-hours, signaling a need to ease the burden for doctors.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA STEPS Forward® resources & customized support for FQHCs & safety-net providers

Learn about supportive open-access resources and programs for federally qualified health centers and community health centers from AMA STEPS Forward®.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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Teamwork can cut way into burnout. Here’s a framework.

Health care organizations that measure and encourage teamwork are better places for doctors to work and deliver great care. Find out how they do it.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Is two-factor authentication required for all prescriptions?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about two-factor authentication within an EHR for signing both controlled and non-controlled prescriptions.

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Debunking Regulatory Myths
Debra Atkisson, MD
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What’s next? How senior physicians can plan a career transition

Retirement can challenge older-adult physicians socially and emotionally. A psychiatrist says it is key for doctors to visualize a new identity.

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Stretch without breaking: Building physician self-care and resilience

Systemic change takes time. Here’s what physicians—and leaders—can do now to prevent burnout and protect mental and emotional health.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the week: The high cost of limited time off

Find resources about helping physicians take their paid time off. 

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Why efficiency of practice environment is key in burnout battle

Addressing pain points such as time spent on the EHR can help cut physician burnout and earn AMA recognition for your organization’s efforts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians