Physician Well-being &amp; Burnout

How Atrium Health is removing obstacles to deliver great care

The Charlotte, North Carolina, health system aims to be the “best place to care” by streamlining workflows and offering the right support. Learn more.

Health System Spotlight

Smiling patient speaking with health care worker

Jun 16, 2023 ·

5 Min Read

Medical profession speaks with one voice: Fix Medicare—now

When the AMA House of Delegates acts, it represents medicine’s voice. They are unified on overhauling the broken Medicare physician pay system.

Medicare & Medicaid

Person with eyes closed sitting at a desk

Jun 16, 2023 ·

Why physician burnout hits some doctors harder than others

Physician specialty, gender and sexual orientation are just some of the factors that help shape the experience of burnout. Learn more with the AMA.

Jun 15, 2023 ·

9 Min Read

By sharing his burnout story, this psychiatrist sets out to help

After experiencing burnout at different phases of his career, AMA member Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH focused on what he could do to improve well-being. Learn more.

Silhouettes of Bruce Scott, MD, and Lisa Egbert, MD, at the 2023 Annual Meeting

Jun 14, 2023 ·

10 Min Read

ICYMI: 10 stories to read from the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting

Doctors send an unmistakable message: Fix Medicare now. Delegates also took actions on prior authorization, scope of practice, burnout and telehealth.

Annual Meeting

Jun 13, 2023 ·

Stop probing physicians on irrelevant mental health history

When applying for licensure, credentialing or privileging, doctors shouldn’t face stigma for seeking mental health care. Learn more.

Jun 13, 2023 ·

AMA announces new policies during second day of Annual Meeting

Policies address physician fertility, disclosure of sexual orientation, equity initiatives, medical school legacy admissions.

Press Releases

Jun 13, 2023 ·

12 Min Read

Update on the AMA’s 2023 advocacy priorities with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the update on the AMA’s 2023 advocacy priorities.

Update on the AMA’s 2023 advocacy priorities with Todd Askew [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the update on the AMA’s 2023 advocacy priorities.