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Health system impact: Addressing physician burnout
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Biggest challenges for pediatricians: Physician burnout, addressing misinformation and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top challenges that pediatricians are facing today. 

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for July 10, 2025: Biggest challenges for pediatricians: Physician burnout, addressing misinformation and more (index only)
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14 Min Read

Biggest challenges for pediatricians: Physician burnout, addressing misinformation and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top challenges that pediatricians are facing today. 

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Physician Health
AMA Update
William Barish, MD (left), is handing off the role of chief wellness officer to Kelsey Terland, MD.
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Passing the torch to sustain a culture of care and connection

William Barish, MD, retires as CWO at Samaritan Health Services, entrusting Kelsey Terland, MD, to further advance physician well-being and belonging.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Time off is trending: As doctor vacations tick up, burnout drops

An exclusive AMA survey shows more doctors are using their vacation days, thanks to shifting attitudes and growing support from health systems.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Bruce A. Scott, MD, speech at podium at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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Immediate Past President Bruce Scott, MD, address at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD

Bruce Scott, MD, addresses the AMA House of Delegates at the 2025 Annual Meeting in an urgent call to action to physicians. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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How health systems can help doctors reclaim joy, purpose and balance

Empowered by methodical problem solving and refining use of technology, R. John Sawyer, PhD, is taking on physician burnout head on at Ochsner Health.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
A row of matchsticks, each one progressively burned down
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Physician well-being tracks higher, but so much more work remains

AMA efforts are helping drive a steady but significant decline in the burnout rate among physicians.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Recruitment through culture: Rush’s secret to physician satisfaction

Amid evolving health care challenges, physicians at Rush University System for Health are leading change through innovation, mentorship and community.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Physicians holding giant gears
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Nearly 55% of physicians feel valued by their organization

This shift is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against physician burnout. And health systems are taking steps to help doctors feel valued. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians