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Top 10 physician specialties with the highest rates of depression

Physicians are at higher risk of burnout. Adverse professional experiences like not having enough PPE can contribute to depression as well. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Mar 5, 2024 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: State of the states: What key health care issues are in play this year?

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, hear the latest from a panel of AMA attorneys on key issues affecting patients and physicians on the state level.

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AMA Update for Feb. 13, 2024: 2024 advocacy agenda: Medicare payment cuts, fixing prior auth, and reducing physician burnout
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2024 advocacy agenda: Medicare payment cuts, fixing prior auth, and reducing physician burnout

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top advocacy issues for 2024.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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2024 advocacy agenda: Medicare payment cuts, fixing prior auth, and reducing physician burnout [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top advocacy issues for 2024.

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AMA Update Podcast
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The EHR is a driver of burnout. That’s why IT must be at the table.

Taking steps to reduce physician burnout, The Southeast Permanente Medical Group found working with IT made all the difference. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Feb. 9, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Congress introduces the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Feb. 9, 2024: State Advocacy Update

South Dakota bill would expand physician wellness protections to medical students and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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2 big wins on physician credentialing that will support well-being

Most states have rightsized their licensing process to remove the stigma against getting help. Now there’s major progress on the credentialing side.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Why doctors marry doctors: Exploring medical marriages

Find out how often physicians marry other doctors or other health professionals and why these relationships can carry big upsides.

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Thriving in Residency