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AMA Update for Jan. 11, 2024: The physician shortage and how Sanford Health is addressing it with Bill Gassen, president and CEO (index only)
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13 Min Read

The physician shortage and how Sanford Health is addressing it with Bill Gassen, president and CEO

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the physician shortage in rural health care.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
Louise B. Andrew, MD
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5 Min Read

Faced with a medical liability lawsuit? There’s a mentor available

Louise B. Andrew, MD, JD, knows what it’s like to be sued. Learn how she mentors physicians managing the stresses of medical liability litigation.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

Most pediatricians have burnout. Here’s what it takes to fix that.

A new initiative at Texas Children's Pediatrics is tackling physician burnout head on. Discover why it was created and how it's making a difference.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Why organizations must prioritize physician well-being and how

 Discover how to create an environment where physicians can thrive and provide better, more compassionate care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

More physician inbox messages, higher patient satisfaction?

Patients have come to expect a physician response—now. That trend exacerbates burnout, especially among women doctors. Learn more.

Physician Health
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One way to prevent burnout: Give young doctors chances to connect

At Hattiesburg Clinic, early career physicians were experiencing burnout at higher rates. Learn how the physician-owned health system is responding.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Pearl of the Week: Find meaning in and out of work

Find resources on self-care that can help prevent burnout.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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From pharmacy to IT, Ochsner Health uses teamwork to beat burnout

The factors that impede physician well-being vary across settings. Learn how Ochsner Health’s leaders work with the AMA to customize fixes.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for Dec. 19, 2023: The AMA President shares how & why the American Medical Association will never stop #FightingForDocs
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The AMA President shares how & why the American Medical Association will never stop #FightingForDocs

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA's 2023 key accomplishments and priorities for 2024.

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Leadership
AMA Update