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How we can honor the legacy and memory of Dr. Lorna Breen

Our AMA offers multiple resources addressing severe pandemic-related burnout, in addition to measures taken under the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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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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The burden of burnout for women in medicine with Vineet Arora, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Vineet Arora, MD, about the burden of burnout for women in medicine.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 14, 2022

In the news: Overdose deaths surge to a record high, older adults need second Pfizer COVID-19 booster and more.

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Solving physician burnout: Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Nancy Nankivil, about physician burnout and the Joy in Medicine program.

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Moving Medicine Video Update
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Secret weapon to combat physician stress: connecting with colleagues

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated physician distress and disconnection. Find out how to reduce isolation by incorporating professional connection.

Physician Health
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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
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Dr. Breen’s family on what new law bearing her name will do

N.Y. doctor Lorna Breen, MD, died by suicide in COVID-19’s early days. Congress just passed a law to help other doctors who are struggling.

Physician Health
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March 4, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Ukraine in need of aid: How to help and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

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