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Train “encounter specialists” to help alleviate doctor burdens

Discover how using two medical assistants trained in EHR documentation can boost physician morale and improve care in today’s value-based care system.

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The burden of burnout for women in medicine with Vineet Arora, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Vineet Arora, MD, about the burden of burnout for women in medicine.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 14, 2022

In the news: Overdose deaths surge to a record high, older adults need second Pfizer COVID-19 booster and more.

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Solving physician burnout: Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Nancy Nankivil, about physician burnout and the Joy in Medicine program.

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Secret weapon to combat physician stress: connecting with colleagues

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated physician distress and disconnection. Find out how to reduce isolation by incorporating professional connection.

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5 critical actions to take now to improve physician well-being

With the pandemic entering its third year, here’s what health system leaders should do now to relieve an overburdened physician workforce.

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Dr. Breen’s family on what new law bearing her name will do

N.Y. doctor Lorna Breen, MD, died by suicide in COVID-19’s early days. Congress just passed a law to help other doctors who are struggling.

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For this emergency doctor, the hardest diagnosis was his own

Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, is one of about 100 patients known to have this rare condition. His quest for answers casts new light on the patient experience.

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As pandemic enters third year, take these 5 actions to move ahead

AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, shares how to fix the ailing health system, rebuild trust and better respond to the next public health crisis.

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