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4 MIN READ

Primary care visits run a half hour. Time on the EHR? 36 minutes

Of any specialty, primary care physicians spend the most time on the EHR. System-level change is needed to slash this burden that adds to burnout.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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1 MIN READ

Pearl of the week: Understand your priorities for your next job

Find resources on physician career development and what to look for in your next practice. 

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Career Development
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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6 MIN READ

To ease physician burnout, boost staff training

At Confluence Health, staffers are helping to ease physicians’ EHR burdens. The effort is being noticed.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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1 MIN READ

Pearl of the week: How value-based care can control cost

Find resources on implementing a value-based care framework.

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Payment & Delivery Models
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Plan-Do-Study-Act webinar
Feb 6, 2024 ·
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Plan-Do-Study-Act: A Step-by-Step Approach to Quality Improvement

The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) method provides an iterative approach to quality improvement in your practice. Join the AMA for a live webinar on ways to adopt process improvement at your organization.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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1 MIN READ

Pearl of the Week: More talking, less EHR messaging

Find resources on how your organization can reduce the volume of EHR messages.

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Digital
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Red flag
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3 MIN READ

4 employment contract red flags young physicians should watch for

Young physicians are not usually well-versed in contract law. One AMA expert outlines some points to avoid in the physician employment contract.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 MIN READ

Why organizations must prioritize physician well-being and how

 Discover how to create an environment where physicians can thrive and provide better, more compassionate care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Behavioral health screening opens critical dialogue with patients

Screening can allow physicians to collect additional data, inform decisions on next steps—but it’s just one part of effective behavioral health care.

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