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Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about medical credentialing and physician well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for April 8, 2024: Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care
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13 Min Read

Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about medical credentialing and physician well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH
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What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Pearl of the Week: Create a team compact

Find resources on engaging your team to develop a code of conduct.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Does your EHR inbox need a spring cleaning? Scrub it!

In-basket “scrubbing”—that is, reorganizing how messages are distributed—can cut administrative burdens that add to physician burnout. Learn more.

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4 ways health care leaders can put doctors’ well-being first

Learn more with the AMA about how leaders who are laser-focused on well-being can affect the organizational changes needed to cut physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, at podium at 2024 National Advocacy Conferene (NAC)
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Message from Congress to doctors: “Keep up the pressure”

California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, and other House members say physicians’ voices are powerful on Medicare pay, prior authorization and other key issues.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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March 22, 2024: State Advocacy Update

FSMB Ethics and Professionalism Committee releases draft report on AI in clinical practice and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AI's role in health care: Supporting, not replacing, physicians

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, in collaboration with PermanenteDocs Chat, learn about AI's role in clinical decision support.

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Digital
Moving Medicine Podcast