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Optometrists doing eye surgery? Radical bill vetoed on safety grounds

At physicians’ urging, California’s governor vetoed a dangerous measure that crystallized the safety threat posed when scope creep runs amok. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: Why every health care organization needs a chief wellness officer

Tait Shanafelt, MD—the first-ever health care chief wellness officer (CWO) appointed at an academic medical center—examines the CWO’s essential role.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

Physicians’ unified message to Congress: Reform Medicare pay now

More than 120 physician organizations tell Congress about the changes needed to protect access to care. A bipartisan House bill is a positive sign.

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Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

What really drives doctor burnout and how to fix it

With new research showing 63% of doctors report at least one burnout symptom, it’s time to start prioritizing physicians’ well-being. Learn how.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Confidential Virginia mental health service saves doctors from burnout

More than 5,500 physicians and other health professionals have enrolled in the Medical Society of Virginia’s 24/7 SafeHaven program. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

House voice vote sets U.S. on path to fix prior authorization

AMA-supported, massively popular bill offers relief from prior authorization headaches to 28 million-plus patients in Medicare Advantage. Learn more.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

Pandemic pushes U.S. doctor burnout to all-time high of 63%

New evidence confirms that doctors need help. Learn how the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians removes burdens and offers burnout solutions.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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3 MIN READ

Telehealth is fundamental to care. The Senate must act like it.

The AMA and 300-plus others say virtual care has been “transformational” and call on senators to continue telehealth flexibilities for at least two years.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

How to lobby leadership so you can eliminate extra EHR clicks

Learn with the AMA how to effectively frame arguments for the changes to enable you to get back to what matters—patient care.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians