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What it’s like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Jerzak

As a family physician, AMA member James Jerzak, MD, enjoys caring for patients of any age with any condition.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Janis M. Orlowski, MD, and Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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Doctor shortages are here—and they’ll get worse if we don’t act fast

Two of America’s most influential physician voices detail what’s driving the shortage, how the pandemic’s exacerbating it, and how it can be overcome.

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Sustainability
Moving Medicine Podcast
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4 MIN READ

Innovation moves health center beyond schoolhouse to empower youth

Learn about a “one-stop shop” for marginalized youths that integrates patient-centered care from physicians and other health professionals.

Population Care
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13 MIN READ

April 1, 2022: National Advocacy Update

With BA.2 in view, no time to skimp on COVID-19 funding and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

April 1, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Advocacy tools on physician-led care and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Train “encounter specialists” to help alleviate doctor burdens

Discover how using two medical assistants trained in EHR documentation can boost physician morale and improve care in today’s value-based care system.

Physician Health
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7 MIN READ

Amid doctor shortage, NPs and PAs seemed like a fix. Data’s in: Nope.

One health system turned to these nonphysician providers in a pinch, only to find they needed to rethink the strategy after reviewing their data.

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Scope of Practice
Health System Spotlight
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11 MIN READ

Corner Health’s innovative approach to care for underserved youth

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about Corner Health’s innovative approach to care for underserved youth.

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Population Care
Moving Medicine Video Update
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4 MIN READ

5 critical actions to take now to improve physician well-being

With the pandemic entering its third year, here’s what health system leaders should do now to relieve an overburdened physician workforce.

Physician Health