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6 steps to measuring physician burnout—and then reversing it

An AMA toolkit offers practical ways organizations can assess physician burnout and improve well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Appellate court vacates No Surprises Act rule that favors insurers

In a win for physicians, 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules that an independent-dispute resolution process needs to go back to the drawing board.

Judicial Advocacy
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What to ask when physician employers start talking compensation

Lots of things can contribute to your total compensation. A physician recruiter has tips for understanding the equation.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Senate Medicare payment bill a good first step, but more’s needed

Measure would more than double the budget-neutrality threshold that often results in Medicare pay cuts. House bill offers a more comprehensive fix.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Using tech to cut no-shows, save time in private practice

Engaging patients through technology can improve outcomes and help save time on tasks such as scheduling appointments, completing forms and paying bills.

Private Practices
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Tackling health care challenges through “servant” leadership

ACOG President and Northwest Permanente ob-gyn Stella Dantas, MD, says listening is first step to collaborative changes that improve well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Watch out for retail health clinics’ privacy and consent practices

Patients consenting to care at retail health clinics may be signing away more data-protection rights than they know, the AMA says.

HIPAA
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Physician onboarding isn’t a formality. It’s a cultural lynchpin.

New research shows it’s correlated with physician satisfaction. A champion of physician well-being shares tips for building an effective program.

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Physician Health
Transitioning to Practice
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What doctors wish patients knew about preventing falls

Fall prevention goes beyond just individual efforts. It includes your physician too. Jason Hill, MD, a hospitalist at Ochsner Health, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™