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4 MIN READ

Burnout high where you practice? AMA “biopsy” helps find out why

With physician burnout at an all-time high, it’s time to step up well-being efforts. Learn how a new AMA program can help.

Physician Health
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5 MIN READ

How Virginia’s getting rid of obstacles to physician well-being

One key: Stop asking doctors about their mental health history. Learn about a pathbreaking Virginia initiative to protect healers.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

7 steps to improve scheduling in your outpatient practice

Learn with the AMA about how to “ride the wave” to more efficiently schedule visits in your family medicine or outpatient practice.

Sustainability
1 MIN READ

AMA helps physicians put telehealth into practice and get paid for it

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for telehealth services has skyrocketed. That’s why the AMA is leading the charge to aggressively expand telehealth. Learn more.

Digital
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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

Does that regulation really require extra work? Ask the AMA

The AMA helps physicians eliminate unnecessary work that’s added to meet purported regulatory requirements. Learn how to submit a question.

Sustainability
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4 MIN READ

9 pitfalls and mistakes chief wellness officers need to avoid

Chief wellness officers (CWOs) should not be physicians’ “personal resilience officer.” Learn about eight other missteps CWOs should skip.

Physician Health
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11 MIN READ

Joy in medicine & continuing to reduce physician burnout in 2023 with Christine Sinsky, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the joy in medicine and continuing to reduce physician burnout.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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11 MIN READ

Joy in medicine & continuing to reduce physician burnout in 2023 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 joy in medicine and continuing to reduce physician burnout.

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Physician Health
AMA Update