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4 MIN READ

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Note bloat and system “sludge” contribute to physician burnout. Learn about AMA resources to help cut EHR burdens and boost doctors’ well-being.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

“Try harder” isn’t the fix for physician burnout. Learn what is.

The pandemic helped politicize the exam room and exacerbate long-festering systemic problems. Discover how the AMA helps reduce physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Bipartisan House group seeks Medicare pay fixes. AMA delivers.

Learn how the AMA is challenging Congress to work on systemic reforms and make Medicare work better for patients and physicians.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Senior patients happy with telehealth and want it as care option

Older adults value in-person visits, but grade telemedicine highly and prefer it at times. Learn how the AMA is supporting telehealth.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

Doctors to Congress: Stop Medicare pay cut and fix prior auth

Physicians can harness the power of their patients’ stories to reach senators and members of Congress to shape policy. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Bipartisan support in Congress for extending 5% APM incentives

The alternative payment model (APM) incentives save Medicare money and improve care, yet will end this year if Congress fails to act. Learn more.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

Congressional effort to expand scope creep draws forceful rebuke

The AMA and nearly 90 physician organizations weigh in on a dangerous drive to expand nonphysicians’ scope of practice in Medicare and Medicaid.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

4 must-haves for doctors to stick with telehealth

Find out what the latest AMA research shows about what doctors need to adopt and sustain their use of telehealth and other digital health tools.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Senators sound alarm on need to stop Medicare physician pay cuts

46 senators call on Senate leaders for bipartisan work to protect access to care. Learn how the AMA is leading the charge to reform Medicare pay.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians