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2 Min Read

When global health emergencies strike, how should doctors respond?

Because epidemics are complex, coordinated responses across many disciplines are needed. Find out more from the AMA.

Ethics
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5 Min Read

Physician burnout: Which medical specialties feel the most stress

The overall physician burnout rate has dropped. Find out how your medical specialty compares, and learn what's driving doctor burnout and how to prevent it.

Physician Health
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3 Min Read

Medical students: Learn why team-based care is so critical

“None of us is as smart as all of us,” goes the saying. It applies to medicine too.

Med School Life
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4 Min Read

Feeling burned out? Try picking up the phone to call your coach

Professional coaching may be one effective strategy to reduce physician burnout and improve well-being, says research published in JAMA. Learn how it works.

Physician Health
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3 Min Read

6 handy guides to save up to 3 hours a day in your practice

If one of your 2020 resolutions is to cut down on wasted time in your physician practice, these new AMA resources can help.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

Debunking 7 myths associated with BP measurement training

Think you know all there is to know about BP measurement? Find out more with the AMA, and why a refresher course could help you.

Prevention & Wellness
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3 Min Read

What is meant by population health—and why it matters

In both training and in practice, focusing on health outcomes for patient populations is becoming a larger emphasis.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

How can we leverage technology for better suicide prevention?

Technology is a critical tool that needs to be further developed to help save lives. Learn more from the AMA about how that could help.

Digital
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4 Min Read

How your private practice can target population health

A systematic focus on treating patients with chronic conditions will position practices to deliver better care and keep pace with a new payment model.

Private Practices