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4 MIN READ

Responding to the shortages that are driving up doctor burnout

Staffing shortages have worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic. A former surgeon general adviser outlines how health care leaders can address the issue.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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9 MIN READ

July 22, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA president testifies at House Committee hearing on Roe reversal impact and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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9 MIN READ

Easing IMGs’ path to practice a key to solving physician shortage

1 in 4 U.S. doctors is an international medical graduate (IMG), but the road is arduous. Given the projected doctor shortage, why do we make it so hard?

International Medical Education
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12 MIN READ

Behavioral health integration best practices with Karen Smith, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion on integrating behavioral health care into private practice.

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Private Practices
Moving Medicine Video Update
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10 MIN READ

To overcome doctor shortage, get rid of obstacles to primary care

For patients in some communities, a pressing question is whether their primary care doctor will retire—because a replacement may be hard to come by.

Sustainability
Mark C. Henderson, MD, with University of California, Davis, health-professional trainees
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17 MIN READ

How diversity’s power can help overcome the physician shortage

There aren’t enough doctors to care for aging patients and not enough physicians who mirror the nation’s diversity. Learn how the two are connected.

Health Equity
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10 MIN READ

May 13, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA pushes for permanent expansion of health insurance premium tax credits and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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13 MIN READ

What we’ve learned about COVID-19, burnout and the doctor shortage

Employment is bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels for most health professionals. For physicians, the exit door is widening further. Find out why.

Sustainability
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2 MIN READ

AMA statement on advancing equity in medicine

The AMA is dedicated to advancing equity and justice as we work to achieve optimal health for all

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