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U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD
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4 MIN READ

To ease physician burnout, ditch the stigma against getting help

Barriers exist to seeking mental health care. “It shouldn’t be that way,” says U.S. surgeon general. Leadership is key, as shown at Ochsner Health.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about UTI prevention

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be uncomfortable, but medication and home remedies can help. Two physicians share how to prevent UTIs.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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3 MIN READ

Why older adults benefit from regular doses of humor

A healthy aging initiative at Atlantic Health System prescribes laughter as a key to lowering stress among older adults. Learn more with the AMA.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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10 MIN READ

Removing mental health stigma in medical licensing and physician credentialing with Lisa MacLean, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about mental health stigma in medical licensing and physician credentialing.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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10 MIN READ

Removing mental health stigma in medical licensing and physician credentialing with Lisa MacLean, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about mental health stigma in medical licensing and physician credentialing.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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4 MIN READ

How small changes can help restore joy in medicine

The Permanente Medical Group’s focused strategy to cut physician burnout is earning national recognition. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Permanente: Breast cancer scan
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8 MIN READ

Q&A: How swift communication of mammography results eases anxiety

Some patients wait 30 days for routine mammography results. This Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group physician’s team cut the wait to under an hour.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

Physicians make voices heard on threat to ACA preventive coverage

Pre-exposure prophylaxis is one of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive services at risk in federal court, says Stephen Parodi, MD. Learn more.

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Access to Care
Health System Spotlight
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5 MIN READ

Key credentialing change has big upside for physician well-being

Henry Ford Health revises pivotal credentialing question on physician health. Questions about past mental health care can deter doctors from getting care.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight