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Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, testifies in Congress
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4 ways VA effort undermines state scope of practice standards

The VA’s Federal Supremacy Project does not put veterans first, says AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. He should know—he is one.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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How state licensing has evolved to meet telehealth’s challenges

Standards of care aren’t dependent on the modality in which care is delivered, so telehealth services must be held to same standard as in-person care.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Telepsychiatry keeps delivering high-quality care to more patients

Nearly four years after the pandemic made telehealth a U.S. norm, this mode of care persists as a crucial avenue to better outcomes.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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To boost doctors’ joy in private practice, try addition by subtraction

 Another signature? Help ease physician burdens—and burnout—by taking away those superfluous, time-wasting tasks. Learn more.

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Private Practices
Fighting for Physicians
Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program
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72 health systems honored for dedication to physician well-being

Learn about the health care organizations being recognized by the AMA for their commitment to cutting physician burnout and improving well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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To prevent burnout among doctors in training, start at the top

It takes will from leaders at medical schools and residency program to improve well-being among medical students and resident physicians. Learn more.

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Medical Student Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Physician teamwork helps block bad scope of practice bills

The Washington State Medical Association, AMA and other physician organizations defeated multiple bills that would have put patient safety at risk.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Pay schedule contains AMA advocacy wins on telehealth, diabetes

The proposed 3.36% Medicare pay cut is unconscionable, and the AMA is fighting to stop it. CMS is taking some other AMA recommendations to heart.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, and Marianne M. Green, MD
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Reduce physician burnout now—or face rising doctor shortages

Boost well-being and expand the physician workforce or “we are going to have a crisis,” warns AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians