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International Conference on Physician Health
Oct 17 - 19, 2024 ·
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International Conference on Physician Health™

The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.

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2024 Saving Time Practice Innovation Boot Camp
Sep 23 - 24, 2024 ·
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Saving Time: Practice Innovation Boot Camp

This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.

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Sep 11 - 13, 2025 ·
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American Conference on Physician Health

Join us in 2025 for the American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH) for the latest research discourse related to physicians’ health.

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Exclusive AMA survey reveals who is hit hardest by doctor burnout

Nationwide survey of more than 12,400 physicians shows how administrative burdens drive burnout and prompt doctors to consider leaving their practices.

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Supporting Physicians

National Doctors’ Day is one way to acknowledge the hard work of our nations’ physicians who deserve support every day of the year.

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Too many physicians don’t get to unplug, unwind on vacation

2 in 3 doctors spend vacation time in EHR; 1 in 10 takes five or fewer days off, says AMA data. Confluence Health is tackling “pretend time off.”

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Pearl of the Week: Adjust productivity targets to reflect PTO

Find resources on reducing barriers to physician PTO.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 22, 2024

In the news: Tech outage grinds health care to a halt, coaching decreases physician burnout, twice yearly shot prevents HIV, HHS restructures ONC and more.

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Develop leadership skills CME

Browse CME from American Association for Physician Leadership designed for physicians interested in developing their professional development.

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10 challenges when switching EHRs—and how to meet them

The EHR is a driver of burnout for doctors. Then comes time to switch to a new one. Early communication, training are musts for a smooth transition.

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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

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