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Read the 2024 AMA Joy in Medicine® magazine to see if your organization has been recognized for dedication to physician well-being.

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3 ways to reduce the high rate of burnout in women physicians with Anisha Singh, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the high rate of burnout in women physicians.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 23, 2023

In the news: RSV antibodies in short supply, growing mental health crisis among health care workers, CDC panel recommends pentavalent meningococcal vaccine and more.

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Health care’s challenges require physicians’ leadership

Physician burnout is a multifaceted problem that requires a multipronged approach. Learn how the AMA and The Permanente Medical Group are solving it.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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We know how to overcome medicine’s crisis. Let’s find the will.

The insidious burnout epidemic is profoundly affecting physicians. Addressing the many factors driving it is not a partisan issue.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA president sounds alarm on national physician shortage

At National Press Club, Dr. Ehrenfeld outlined strains on physicians—enormous administrative burdens, burnout, attacks on science, broken Medicare payment system.

Press Releases
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Navigating private practice business challenges

The AMA creates tools and resources—PDFs, podcasts, webinars and more—aimed at navigating common business challenges for private practices. Learn more. 

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Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH: 5-step solution to address physician shortage

AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses National Press Club on impact of physician shortage and presents a five-step solution. Download PDF of transcript.

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8 ways individual doctors can advocate on work-life balance needs

Work-life balance has been touted as a way to reduce physician burnout. Learn how doctors can stand up for their own balance and job satisfaction.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Tracking work outside of work

Find resources on understanding the volume of  “pajama time.”

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week