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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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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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4 MIN READ

6 ways chief wellness officers can gain insight to an organization

Chief wellness officers (CWOs) can help improve a practice environment’s efficiency and culture. Learn more with the AMA.

Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

4 quick-win changes in the EHR free up hours weekly for doctors

Learn how to cut unnecessary EHR work so physicians can regain time back in their day to spend on patient care or even getting home at a desired time.

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Maureen Leffler, MD
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: Helping doctors find the leader in themselves to cut burnout

Maureen Leffler, MD, says that leadership skills give doctors what they need to change the system, influence others and find joy in work.

Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

With a physician workforce in distress, set up peer support to help

To safeguard the well-being of physicians and other health professionals, organizations need a plan for now—not later. Learn more with the AMA.

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Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

4 ways chief wellness officers can define their scope and charge

In health care, chief wellness officers (CWOs) are responsible for improving a practice environment’s efficiency and culture. Learn more with the AMA.

Physician Health
Kirk Brower, MD
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9 MIN READ

Q&A: Even today, this chief wellness officer manages his own burnout

Psychiatrist and CWO Kirk Brower, MD, is committed to improving physician well-being. That effort started as a personal struggle with burnout.

Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

5 critical actions to take now to improve physician well-being

With the pandemic entering its third year, here’s what health system leaders should do now to relieve an overburdened physician workforce.

Physician Health