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19 MIN READ

Practical steps to reduce burnout and improve joy in private practice

In this episode of AMA Thriving in Private Practice, learn how burnout shows up in private practices, how the AMA is addressing burnout and tools to improve physician well-being.

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Private Practices
Thriving in Private Practice
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5 MIN READ

Surgeon general: Why fighting burnout is our “moral obligation”

As the U.S. recovers from pandemic’s worst, it’s time to address the burnout crisis. Surgeon general’s advisory draws on many AMA-developed resources.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Private practices rethink approach amid changing pay models

Physician compensation is one of the most-regulated elements of the economy, but new flexibility opens the door for more value-based payment models.

Private Practices
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3 MIN READ

How chief wellness officers can build a team to reduce burnout

Chief wellness officers (CWOs) must surround themselves with the right people ¬to bring about effective organizational change. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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3 MIN READ

Myth or fact? You can’t bill E/M, preventive care from same visit

Some physicians and health care organizations believe doing so is not permitted. The AMA sets the record straight.

CPT®
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4 MIN READ

5 ways to protect mental health now and during a future crisis

A trauma expert shares concrete steps individuals, organizations and leaders can take to foster better mental health outcomes and build resilience.

Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

Want to help physicians thrive? Stop doing these 6 things now

A checklist to help eliminate practice habits that waste time is one of many AMA resources that can reduce physician burnout.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
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40 MIN READ

Highlights from the 2022 AMA Annual Meeting

Catch up with the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran June 10-15.

Annual Meeting
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4 MIN READ

4 smart strategies to tame the EHR and cut physician burnout

Physicians spend half the day in the EHR. An AMA playbook details how to rein in the EHR burden that is a major contributor to doctor burnout.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians