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AMA president sounds alarm on national physician shortage

At National Press Club, Dr. Ehrenfeld outlined strains on physicians—enormous administrative burdens, burnout, attacks on science, broken Medicare payment system.

Press Releases
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Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH: 5-step solution to address physician shortage

AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses National Press Club on impact of physician shortage and presents a five-step solution. Download PDF of transcript.

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AMA Update for Oct. 25, 2023: COVID vaccine availability, Beyfortus shortage, plus the latest CDC vaccine guidelines
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COVID vaccine availability, Beyfortus shortage, plus the latest CDC vaccine guidelines

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about COVID and RSV vaccine availability and more.

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AMA Update
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11 MIN READ

COVID vaccine availability, Beyfortus shortage, plus the latest CDC vaccine guidelines [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about COVID and RSV vaccine availability and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 16, 2023

In the news: Improved reimbursement for PET scans, low serotonin linked to long COVID, ADHD heightens dementia risk and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 MIN READ

A new specter is haunting medicine: pandemic-informed burnout

It’s not 2020 anymore. Learn how the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ has shifted to mitigate burnout stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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AMA urges vaccination to protect public this respiratory virus season

AMA encourages everyone eligible to get vaccinated against the three main respiratory viruses expected to again circulate this year—flu, SARS-CoV-2, and RSV.

Press Releases
AMA Update for Oct. 18, 2023: New studies on teen mental health and stroke risk, plus trends from the CDC flu report and more (index only)
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New studies on teen mental health and stroke risk, plus trends from the CDC flu report and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about trends from the latest CDC flu report and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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New studies on teen mental health and stroke risk, plus trends from the CDC flu report and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about trends from the latest CDC flu report and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast