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7 Min Read

U.S. physician burnout hits lowest rate since COVID-19

Exclusive AMA data shows doctor burnout has fallen below 45%, but the job isn’t done. Health systems continue to work with the AMA to reduce burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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9 Min Read

How do you draw 44,000-plus doctors to one health system? Focus

HCA Healthcare is working to give its physicians the tools they need to flourish in practice, grow in their careers and deliver high-quality care.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

What to look for when onboarding at your first physician job

A strong onboarding process can help your physician career get off to the right start. Here is what to expect—and what to ask for.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 Min Read

E/M changes have led to more clinically meaningful documentation

Changes developed by the AMA and adopted by CMS to simplify E/M documentation have made these tasks more relevant, says physician survey.

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CPT®
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Onboarding Optimization

Find resources on the annual prescription renewal system.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Christopher Davis, MD
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5 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Davis

Christopher Davis, MD, of Confluence Health, says what makes emergency medicine challenging is also what makes it rewarding: it is a safety net.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 Min Read

AI tools help Iowa physicians boost patient connection and care

By integrating health care AI, University of Iowa Health Care is reducing physicians’ daily work load, while also empowering care teams.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Removing stigmatizing language on applications supports physician wellness

Progress is being made to remove stigmatizing language on licensing and credentialing applications, but the mission is incomplete. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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6 Min Read

Small but mighty effort gives doctors the support they need

At Marshfield Clinic Health System, physicians struggling with burnout have a great place to turn for peer support, mentorship and coaching.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight