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7 MIN READ

A rise in burnout led this health system to shift well-being focus

The pandemic has affected everyone differently. That’s why Baptist Health Medical Group is readjusting how they tackle burnout systemwide.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 MIN READ

Tips to help your physician private practice sail the rough seas

A great new AMA podcast series offers timely advice on saving physician and staff time, changing payment models, and telehealth workflows. Learn more.

Private Practices
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5 MIN READ

How Saint Peter’s is solving patients’ food insecurity concerns

Screening for social determinants of health at New Jersey health system uncovers patient concerns about accessing nutritious foods. Learn more.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

Want to save time in your practice? There’s a playbook for that

The doctors in your private practice can work smarter, not harder, by implementing innovative strategies gathered in AMA’s “Saving Time Playbook.”

Private Practices
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4 MIN READ

3 ways to better engage and link patients with mental health care

Learn about key interventions primary care physicians can use to help improve their patients’ engagement in their behavioral health care.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

4 tips for young physicians building a career in private practice

Health care is increasingly corporate, but doctors shouldn’t let that discourage them from striking out on their own. Learn more with the AMA.

Private Practices
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3 MIN READ

Practice innovation strategies: Time-saving strategies

This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® Practice Innovation Strategies—including toolkits, videos, podcasts and the saving time playbook PDF—offers proven approaches to help you implement team-based care to save time.

AMA STEPS Forward®
Exhausted health professional wearing PPE and sitting on steps with head down
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4 MIN READ

Work overload triples the risk of burnout in health care

Across roles, elevated rates of burnout and intent to leave are associated with high workload. Monitoring and reducing workload is key to well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

For doctors overloaded by EHRs, a new watchword: digital minimalism

Find out how “digital minimalism” can guide physicians and the health care system out of the electronic morass of distractions from patient care.

Digital