AMA Update for April 21, 2025: The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors
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The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician wellness programs.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician wellness programs.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 14, 2025

In the news: Measles outbreak surpasses 700 cases, new prior authorization hurdles, CDC panel makes recommendation on vaccinations and more.

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CPT® coding support with CPT Assistant

AMA’s CPT® Assistant provides guidance for appealing insurance denials, validating coding to auditors, training staff and answering the day-to-day coding questions.

CPT®
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April 18, 2025: National Advocacy Update

House introduces AMA-supported legislation to alter portions of physician-owned hospital ban and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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April 18, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Michigan legislators urged to help physicians address burnout and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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How this senior physician sustains joy in practice

After 50-plus years in medicine, Hattiesburg Clinic cardiologist Thad F. Waites, MD, says he’s never had a single day of burnout. Find out why.

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Health System Spotlight
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Ochsner Health’s in Hurricane Alley, but doctors stay put. Here’s why.

Gulf South-based health system boasts low doctor turnover rate, wins kudos from USA Today, Gallup, Fortune magazine. Find out what they’re doing right.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Don’t fall for these myths on prior authorization

Behemoth health insurers claim this time-wasting practice improves care and saves everyone money. Look beyond the myths and find out the facts.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians