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3 Min Read

Need to get rid of stigma on physician illness, disability

Not every physician illness leads to impairment, and doctors can often be accommodated and continue practicing safely, says newly adopted AMA policy.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

Reducing burnout requires commitment from entire health system

Southern California Permanente Medical group focuses efforts to reduce physician burnout by weaving the clinician experience into the organizational DNA.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Telehealth advances, mental health focus are changes worth keeping

COVID-19 has spotlighted mental health while advancing the reach of telehealth. We should build on these positive changes.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Ruth T. Chang, MD, MPH
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9 Min Read

Q&A: “Chief people officer” strives to keep patients, colleagues well

Permanente Medical Groups are innovators in keeping patients healthy. T. Ruth Chang, MD, MPH, extends this effort to her colleagues and staff.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

3 ways EHRs get it wrong—and hinder physician well-being

To cut through the EHR clutter, one physician expert identifies productivity pain points that contribute to administrative burdens and physician burnout.

Digital
Jun 1, 2021 ·
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Peter Bolo, MD, on supporting mental health during times of crisis

In this AMA STEPS Forward™ webinar and case study, Peter Bolo, MD, shared an overview of helping physicians endure the stress of COVID-19. Watch now.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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4 Min Read

5 solutions to help ease physicians’ COVID-19 burnout

1 in 2 health professionals has been overworked and burned out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how smart health care organizations are responding.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

Why health organizations should commit to fighting physician burnout

Now more than ever, health systems and organizations must commit to fighting physician burnout. Find out three reasons why.

Physician Health
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15 Min Read

Mark Greenawald, MD, on intentional connections among colleagues

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing PeerRX, a program helping physicians connect with each other during the pandemic.

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Physician Health
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