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Mary Wierusz, MD
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9 MIN READ

Q&A: Fight burnout by seeing each decision through well-being lens

Learn how Mary Wierusz, MD, medical director of clinical wellness for the Washington Permanente Medical Group, keeps well-being front and center.

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Health System Spotlight
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD
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4 MIN READ

To ease physician burnout, ditch the stigma against getting help

Barriers exist to seeking mental health care. “It shouldn’t be that way,” says U.S. surgeon general. Leadership is key, as shown at Ochsner Health.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

This road map helps health systems address physician burnout

It’s one thing to survey your system’s doctors about burnout. It’s another to put gears of effective change in motion. Learn how the AMA can help.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

How small changes can help restore joy in medicine

The Permanente Medical Group’s focused strategy to cut physician burnout is earning national recognition. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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23 MIN READ

Evidence-based strategies to help physicians recapture joy in medicine with Aman Sethi, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about helping physicians recapture the joy in medicine.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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23 MIN READ

Evidence-based strategies to help physicians recapture joy in medicine with Aman Sethi, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about helping physicians recapture the joy in medicine.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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4 MIN READ

Boost physician resiliency? No—build resilient health systems

Leaders at The Permanente Medical Group understand and act on the systemic drivers of physician burnout at the organizational level. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Is your CWO making the grade? How you can tell

The chief wellness officer (CWO) isn’t responsible for “fixing burnout.” Learn how to set appropriate performance metrics for the CWO and organization.

Physician Health
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3 MIN READ

3 priorities mark Sanford Health’s proactive approach to burnout

“Cohesive strategy” is needed to help make a dent in all-time high rates of physician burnout, says Sanford Health President Luis Garcia, MD.

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Health System Spotlight