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3 MIN READ

A “buddy” can help physicians cope, thrive during hard times

Learn about a program that helps physicians give each other the peer support they need, and find out how the AMA is reducing doctor burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

Proposed 2023 physician pay schedule deepens Medicare’s instability

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services can help push systemic physician payment reforms. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Why stopping scope creep is about protecting patients

Rebekah Bernard, MD, describes how scope-of-practice expansions threaten patient safety. Learn how the AMA fights to stop scope creep.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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3 MIN READ

Overcoming barriers to digitally enabled mental health care integration

Digitally enabled care can help solve the nation’s growing gap in mental health care access. Learn how the AMA is supporting telehealth.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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11 MIN READ

Health system’s experience shows why measuring burnout is critical

In pandemic’s depths, proper assessment and expert AMA insights helped a Midwestern health system focus their well-being efforts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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3 MIN READ

Telehealth’s here for good—in practice, and in medical education

Comprehensive AMA playbook helps integrate telehealth into medical training so tomorrow’s doctors meet the unique demands of digitally enabled care.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

It’s time to stop treating doctors like assembly-line workers

Physicians’ skills should be reserved for problem-solving, medical decision-making and building patient relationships. Learn how with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Why telehealth is key to turning the tide on BP control

Expert panel’s “big ideas” to improve hypertension control includes telehealth and at-home BP monitoring. Find out how the AMA is supporting both.

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Hypertension
Fighting for Physicians
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3 MIN READ

3 ways to cut private practice burdens and create more patient time

There are many obstacles to patient care. Learn with the AMA about workflow changes that can help private practice doctors focus on what matters.

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Private Practices
Fighting for Physicians