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Burnout isn’t due to resiliency deficit. It’s still a system issue.

Even the most resilient physicians have substantial rates of burnout. Learn more about what health systems must do to improve physician well-being.

Physician Health
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2020: Teachable moment in fight against anti-Asian, anti-Black racism

An academic expert traces the origins of anti-Asian racism in the U.S. and reveals what seemingly disparate social justice movements have in common in 2020.

Population Care
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Streamlined approach helps physicians keep up with obesity education

With educational conferences cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, discover these new resources to help you remain current on obesity medicine.

Public Health
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4 ways to get help cutting the stupid stuff at your health system

Small annoyances can add up to big administrative burdens for doctors. Learn more from the AMA about how to engage appropriate departments and get the help you’ll need.

Sustainability
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Getting unreliable BP measurements? 4 benefits of refresher training

How health professionals at the University of Pennsylvania embraced the idea of BP refresher training to continue to enhance patient care.

Hypertension
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How embedded pharmacists can improve correctional health care

To improve health outcomes in incarcerated populations, embedded pharmacists have become a vital part of the care team. Find out more.

Scope of Practice
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What role does humor play in health care?

Some see the humorous side of medicine, but for others there is nothing funny about illness and injury. Learn how humor can be used in health care.

Ethics
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AMA expands online education hub to streamline needs of physicians

AMA Ed Hub™ features new educational content, auto-reporting from partners.

Press Releases
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Polling during a public health crisis: What doctors must know

An expert lays out what to look for to have confidence in polling data that can reveal disturbing divisions on key public health protections during the pandemic.

Public Health