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Highlights from the 2026 AMA Annual Meeting

Track the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which runs June 5–10.

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Annual Meeting
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Is your contract causing your doctor burnout? 5 clauses to reevaluate

Harsh or vague employment contract terms can render many effective physician burnout solutions unworkable. Learn how to keep your options open.

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Physician Health
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Nurse practitioners’ care linked to 11% longer stays in the ED

Research in a leading economics journal shows that NPs delivering emergency care also increased medical spending by $129 million in the VA system.

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Scope of Practice
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Only 1 in 3 doctors trusts insurers’ prior authorization promises

Health insurance giants made big promises to fix prior authorization, but new survey shows physicians are skeptical. Get more insights from the AMA.

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Prior Authorization
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Physicians in these 10 specialties are less likely to quit

Exclusive AMA data shows fewer doctors plan to leave their jobs in two years, a sign of progress on retention. But this varies across physician specialties.

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Physician Health
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AI chatbots and mental health: 4 ways Congress can boost safety

In letters to three key caucuses, the AMA urges lawmakers to establish guardrails that prioritize patient safety, clinical integrity and public trust.

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Digital
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How to bring physician well-being initiatives to life

Making physician well-being work takes more than ideas. It takes action, trust and support that reaches physicians where they are.

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Physician Health
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Deepfake “doctors” are a problem—here are 7 keys to stopping them

There’s a need for clear, enforceable protections against unauthorized AI generated deepfakes that threaten patient safety. Learn more with the AMA.

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Digital
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What’s behind the persistent gender gap in physician burnout

Exclusive AMA data shows women physicians are likelier to experience job stress and dissatisfaction, but smart health systems can make things better.

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Physician Health
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