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AMA Update for June 21, 2024: Pretend Time Off: JAMA burnout study, PTO for doctors and how to help physician burnout
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Pretend Time Off: JAMA burnout study, PTO for doctors and how to help physician burnout

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about PTO for doctors and how to help physician burnout​​​​​​.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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Pretend Time Off: JAMA burnout study, PTO for doctors and how to help physician burnout [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about PTO for doctors and how to help physician burnout​​​​​​.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
Jordon Despain, MD
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What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Despain

AMA member Jordon Despain, MD, says one of the most important skills in family medicine is listening in such a way that people feel heard.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 Min Read

AMA survey indicates prior authorization wreaks havoc on patient care

New findings issued from AMA’s annual survey exploring physician experiences with prior authorization programs.

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Follow this expert advice to make physician well-being a priority

AMA Board of Trustees Chair Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, outlines what health care organizations should do to reduce physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Bruce A. Scott, MD, at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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New AMA president will fight for doctors and their patients

Kentucky otolaryngologist Bruce A. Scott, MD, takes over as 179th AMA president and pledges to take on forces that are leading to physician burnout.

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Annual Meeting
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for June 11, 2024: Reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians with new AMA President Bruce Scott, MD
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Reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians with new AMA President Bruce Scott, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians.

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Leadership
AMA Update
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Reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians with new AMA President Bruce Scott, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
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5 Min Read

Getting ready to make the business case for physician well-being

Physicians know there’s a burnout crisis, but more can be done to show how it affects the bottom line. Here are ways to make the case for well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians