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11 Min Read

Health system’s experience shows why measuring burnout is critical

In pandemic’s depths, proper assessment and expert AMA insights helped a Midwestern health system focus their well-being efforts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

It’s time to stop treating doctors like assembly-line workers

Physicians’ skills should be reserved for problem-solving, medical decision-making and building patient relationships. Learn how with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Aug. 19, 2022: State Advocacy Update

New Delaware law supports physicians who seek care for wellness, burnout and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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3 ways to cut private practice burdens and create more patient time

There are many obstacles to patient care. Learn with the AMA about workflow changes that can help private practice doctors focus on what matters.

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Private Practices
Fighting for Physicians
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21 Min Read

Physician-to-physician: Starting a peer-support program with Mark Greenawald, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about starting a peer-support program.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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Responding to the shortages that are driving up doctor burnout

Staffing shortages have worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic. A former surgeon general adviser outlines how health care leaders can address the issue.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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How Boston Medical Center uses EHR data to understand burnout

Surveys uncover burnout rates. Diving deeper into burnout’s causes to inform well-being efforts can be found in EHR data. Learn more with the AMA.

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Fighting for Physicians
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How Ochsner Health created culture to support physician well-being

Being open about mental health needs has helped the Louisiana health system to work upstream to support the well-being of physicians and staff.

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Health System Spotlight
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Aug. 5, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

AMA leadership video brings personal story to call for prior authorization reform and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

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