Physician burnout in the U.S. has become a crisis, with a recent survey by the AMA revealing that more than 50% of physicians who responded reported a symptom of burnout. Large-scale change is needed to address this and protect physicians and patients.
The AMA is fighting system-level drivers of physician burnout by focusing on removing administrative burdens, providing real-world solutions and helping physicians rediscover the joy in medicine.
How the AMA fights causes of physician burnout
How the AMA fights causes of physician burnout
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Advocating for you
- The AMA fights for legislation that provides wellness resources and ensures confidentiality for physicians seeking them.
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Finding solutions
- The AMA’s Physician Well-Being program raises awareness, advances knowledge and drives change to reduce physician burnout.
- The AMA’s Physician Well-Being program raises awareness, advances knowledge and drives change to reduce physician burnout.
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Focusing on systems
- The AMA’s Organizational Biopsy® helps health systems measure and improve the health of their organization.
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Inspiring change
- The AMA’s Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program guides organizations committed to improving satisfaction and reducing burnout.
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Creating policy
- The AMA creates policies through its House of Delegates that solidify and project the AMA’s stance on the causes of physician burnout.
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Empowering members
- The “debunking regulatory myths” series helps reduce guesswork and physician administrative burdens.
We need your help
We need your help
Become a member and help the AMA tackle the key causes of burnout to protect physicians and patients.
- The AMA offers members a wide range of benefits and discounts, as well as opportunities to add your voice to the effort.