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5 MIN READ

Surgeon general: Why fighting burnout is our “moral obligation”

As the U.S. recovers from pandemic’s worst, it’s time to address the burnout crisis. Surgeon general’s advisory draws on many AMA-developed resources.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Across-the-board Medicare physician pay cuts are wrong way forward

Proposed 2023 Medicare physician payment schedule doesn’t address the harsh reality of high inflation. Discover the AMA’s vision for long-term reform.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Inside the big variations in telehealth use among physicians

Find out why doctors want telehealth here for the long haul. Learn how the AMA is aggressively leading the charge to expand telehealth policy.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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3 MIN READ

How chief wellness officers can build a team to reduce burnout

Chief wellness officers (CWOs) must surround themselves with the right people ¬to bring about effective organizational change. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Harassment of doctors is on the rise. Here’s how to stop it.

A recent study documents how frequent the problem is, especially among physicians from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Prior authorization delays even reach congresswoman’s family

Learn how Rep. Suzan DelBene’s family was affected by prior auth and how her bill would streamline its use in Medicare Advantage.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

How telehealth can enhance mental health care integration

From expanding access to behavioral health care to giving patients more choices, telehealth can take care to the next level. Learn with the AMA.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

4 tips to help resident physicians become telehealth superusers

Resident physicians are doing more patient interactions over telehealth. These tips can allow them to get the most out of telehealth visits as learners and clinicians.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Why one doctor’s burnout story shows that systemic changes matter

Emergency physician Reena Patel, MD, shares how the pandemic zapped her joy for medicine. Learn what the AMA is doing to reduce physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians