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Do these 10 myths drive physician burnout in your organization?

Regulatory misunderstandings often lead to requirements that waste physicians’ time and interfere with care. The AMA’s setting the record straight.

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Physician Health
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The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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NPs appeal federal court ruling on who can say, “I’m a doctor”

Evidence submitted by the AMA and the California Medical Association shows use of the term by nonphysicians can jeopardize patient safety.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

More than 80% of physicians use AI professionally: AMA survey

The top use is to summarize medical research and standards of care. Catch up with the latest trends on physicians’ use of health AI.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Rebekah Bernard, MD
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With expanded scope, where do NPs practice? It’s not primary care

New research conducted in wake of Florida law meant to boost primary care access shows nearly 60% of nurse practitioners (NPs) work elsewhere.

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Scope of Practice
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Congress extends Dr. Lorna Breen law for five years

The AMA fought to reauthorize this legislation that helps cut stigma on physician burnout, well-being and seeking professional mental health support.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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3.1% bonus revived for physicians participating in Medicare APMs

After expiring at the end of the 2024 performance year, the AMA and others fought to restore this vital incentive to encourage value-based care. 

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA expert says what to do—and not do—when measuring doctor burnout

Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS, shares some insider tips that are essential and some pitfalls to avoid when creating a culture of well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Medicare telehealth coverage renewed for two years

The extension is one of eight big wins that happened because the AMA fought for them. Now the AMA’s pushing for permanent change.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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NPs, PAs cite high satisfaction with physician-led care

Patient safety, mentorship, help on complex cases are seen as big pluses in new survey of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs). 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians