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1 in 3 patient-screening questions deemed repetitively "excessive"

Nonsmokers get asked repeatedly whether they smoke—just one example of the time-wasting burden for patients and doctors, says new study.

Sustainability
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AMA seeks greater efforts to diversify the physician workforce

U.S. medicine still doesn’t resemble the American populace. It’s time to acknowledge historic exclusion and fill educational opportunity gaps, delegates say.

Health Equity
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COVID-19 vaccine development: Video updates

The AMA is tracking the developments on the COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) outbreak, including vaccine developments. Explore videos and additional resources now.

Infectious Diseases
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MIPS relief, reform and research in play to make program relevant

CMS should cut the burdens of its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) while boosting transparency and clinical relevance.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA announces transition in JAMA editorial leadership

JAMA Executive Editor Phil Fontanarosa, MD, will serve as interim editor-in-chief until a new JAMA Network editor is appointed.

Press Releases
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Empathetic phone calls reduce loneliness, depression in older adults

Establishing empathetic connections with older adults during the pandemic has a surprisingly powerful impact on mental health. Find out how.

Population Health
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Mickey Trockel, MD, PhD, and Niki Menon share findings on physician burnout

On May 13, 2021, the AMA held a webinar in the AMA STEPS Forward Innovation Academy series: "Association of Physician Burnout With Suicidal Ideation and Medical Errors." Watch the video and download the slides.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Follow these 5 steps to create meaningful patient connections

Time constraints can impede patient-physician rapport, which contributes to physician burnout and patient dissatisfaction. Learn more with the AMA.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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4 ways to cut inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Most hospitals have antibiotic stewardship programs. Learn more with the AMA about what physicians, hospitals can to do improve antibiotic prescribing.

Behavioral Health