Physician walking down an empty hallway
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5 MIN READ

Why we must act now to ensure an adequate physician workforce

Fewer physicians available to treat the increased demands of an aging population is an issue we must tackle today to avoid a crisis tomorrow.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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8 MIN READ

Feb. 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

CMS urged to allow more time to review draft cost measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Open door
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4 MIN READ

Medicine’s great resignation? 1 in 5 doctors plan exit in 2 years

Survey of 20,000-plus doctors, other health professionals finds many plan to leave current practice or cut back hours within two years. Learn more.

Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 27, 2021

In the news: Omicron becomes most dominant variant in U.S., COVID-19 deaths fall, quarantine rules are updated and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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3 MIN READ

AMA tackles rural health care challenges by addressing workforce gaps

AMA bolsters policy aimed at addressing the health needs of rural populations.

Press Releases
Rural landscape
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4 MIN READ

Add rural medicine exposure in training to boost country doctors

Physician shortages help drive rural health inequities. Delegates outlined steps to improve the supply of doctors in less densely populated areas.

Population Care
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4 MIN READ

COVID-19 put new emphasis on need for physician burnout solutions

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the negative impact of physician burnout. Now it’s time to make organizations more resilient.

Physician Health
Tight shot of gavel on a desk with someone's hand in the background holding a pen
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4 MIN READ

Court stops class action that would have worsened doctor shortage

Discover how class-action certification would have chilled efforts to use IMGs to provide care at a time when there is already a physician shortage.

Sustainability
Hand on a clipboard
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4 MIN READ

6 recommendations to embed equity in future pandemic preparedness

How to address pandemic preparedness, mitigation and resilience to ensure equitable responses and recovery.

Health Equity