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What should be done about the physician burnout epidemic

There is a high risk for physician burnout in health care due to busy schedules, technology barriers and time pressures. Learn what physician burnout is and the available solutions.

Physician Health
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7 steps to improve scheduling in your outpatient practice

Learn with the AMA about how to “ride the wave” to more efficiently schedule visits in your family medicine or outpatient practice.

Sustainability
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Q&A: Communications effort yields better, faster patient visits

Check what the patient already knows. Show empathy. It can make for more efficient visits. That’s what University of Iowa Health has experienced.

Sustainability
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With physician burnout soaring, 28 health care organizations step up

Learn about the hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations being recognized by the AMA for their work to improve well-being.

Physician Health
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Small system changes can bring big joy to patients and physicians

Physicians know where inefficiencies are for themselves and patients. One organization made tweaks to ease frustrations and you can too. Learn with the AMA.

Sustainability
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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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To draw physician talent, Sanford Health helps doctors excel as leaders

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is home to Sanford Health and an innovative approach to training leaders who make patient care a priority.

Physician Health
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Five steps to advance racial and health equity in health systems

New AMA toolkit offers guidance on goals and actions.

Press Releases
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AMA accepting health system applications for 2022 recognition program

Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program acknowledges efforts to combat burnout.

Press Releases