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Natasha Prince, MD
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6 Min Read

What it's like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Prince

Natasha Prince, MD, an ob-gyn, says that while days can be long, nothing beats being involved in the birth of a baby.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 Min Read

Bruce Scott, MD, on why patients are having difficulties getting doctor appointments

AMA President Bruce Scott, MD, appeared on the TODAY show discussing physician burnout and the long waits patients are encountering when they try to set up a doctor's appointment.

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7 Min Read

Take these 7 steps to ensure physicians get “real PTO”

Too many physicians either do not take enough time off or are busy working on the EHR during vacation. The AMA outlines how to protect time off.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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25 Min Read

Addressing the mental health elephant in the room

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, in collaboration with PermanenteDocs Chat, learn about overcoming the stigma of mental health in the medical community.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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8 Min Read

In gauging physician burnout, not all surveys measure up

Measuring burnout comes first, but what comes next? That is what Marshfield Clinic Health System is learning by measuring with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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11 Min Read

How ambient clinical intelligence and AI tools for medical charting can reduce physician burnout [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ambient clinical intelligence.

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Digital
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Aug. 26, 2024: How ambient clinical intelligence and AI tools for medical charting can reduce physician burnout (index only)
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11 Min Read

How ambient clinical intelligence and AI tools for medical charting can reduce physician burnout

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ambient clinical intelligence.

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Digital
AMA Update
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5 Min Read

Is that really required? What doctors should ask about regulations

Health care organizations can change many of their time-wasting rules. An AMA playbook sets out the questions physicians should press administrators on.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Heather Spies, MD
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6 Min Read

In tackling physician burnout, don’t be afraid to use the “TWord”

In their effort to ease the burdens that drive physician burnout, leaders at Sanford Health track how often teamwork is used in orders—the TWord.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight