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Addressing the rapid rise in physician burnout revealed by a new study with Christine Sinsky, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the rapid rise in physician burnout.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

Nearly $1 billion in excess patient costs tied to physician turnover

$260 million of that is attributable to physician burnout. Discover AMA tools to help fight the burnout that leads to higher spending.

Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

Burnout benchmark: 28% unhappy with current health care job

Oncologists, family doctors, women surveyed since January 2020 reported the most burnout. Learn how the AMA fights the key causes of doctor burnout.

Physician Health
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3 MIN READ

March 4, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Ukraine in need of aid: How to help and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

AMA cost analysis examines primary care physician turnover

Burnout-related turnover is a driver of unnecessary health expenditures.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

COVID-19 put new emphasis on need for physician burnout solutions

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the negative impact of physician burnout. Now it’s time to make organizations more resilient.

Physician Health
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3 MIN READ

AMA, Nuance partner to pilot innovations to prevent physician burnout

Parties to integrate Nuance’s ambient clinical intelligence solution with AMA’s Integrated Health Model Initiative.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Physician burnout: New AMA effort to close solutions research gap

A multimillion-dollar AMA initiative will help identify the "emerging practice" science that can address the systemic causes of doctor burnout.

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AMA calls for continued investment in effort to reduce burnout

The AMA today warned more needs to be done to reduce physician burnout and called on leaders in the health care system to remain focused on driving research.

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