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Future doctors’ advocacy is one key to solving physician burnout

Medical students and residents are among medicine’s biggest advocates. A new book outlines how to put their energy to work for physician well-being.

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Fighting for Physicians
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23 medical boards make changes to support physician well-being

Nearly a dozen other state boards are reevaluating licensure applications to help physicians feel freer to seek the mental health care they may need.

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June 30, 2023: State Advocacy Update

How South Dakota’s licensure applications support physician wellness and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Rebuilding trust with patients a vital piece of burnout puzzle

Discover how establishing trust can help patients get the care they need while addressing some factors that contribute to physician burnout.

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Medicine’s in crisis, but new AMA president sees cause for optimism

AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, knows firsthand what doctors have gone through since 2020, but he’s excited to help lead the way to recovery.

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Bill to add 14,000 new GME positions picks up support

The bipartisan legislation has support from the AMA and many others. With current physician shortages only expected to worsen, action is vital.

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Amid growing attacks, this medical group ramps up safety efforts

Violence in health care worsened with the pandemic. Learn how the Southern California Permanente Medical Group are working to keep people safe.

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Health System Spotlight
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The COVID-19 emergency’s over, but 1 in 2 doctors report burnout

Burnout’s down from all-time high in 2021, but new AMA data shows the problem is not going away. Learn more from the AMA’s exclusive survey data.

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AMA announces organizations selected for grants to research EHR use

Nine organizations awarded funds from the 2023 EHR Use Research Grant Program.

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