Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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New APA CEO on uses of artificial intelligence in mental health, the future of psychiatry and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about artificial intelligence in mental health and more.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Burnout on the way down, but “pajama time” stands still

How much time doctors spend on the EHR after work hasn’t fallen, AMA survey shows. Learn how Sutter Health helped doctors cut pajama time by 14%.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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What it's like in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Mossallam

AMA member Sam Mossallam, MD, says one of the rewards of working in emergency medicine is being part of society’s safety net.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Despite drop in burnout, women physicians still feeling burden

Exclusive AMA survey data shows continued gender gaps in physician burnout. Washington Permanente Medical Group shares what it is doing to help.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Improve self-compassion with group coaching

Find resources on the benefits of online group coaching and individual well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Managing the EHR inbox takes a system. Here’s how to set one up.

Most EHR inbox messages do not require a physician’s attention. Removing doctors from the gatekeeper role helps efficiency go up and burnout go down.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA in the News: July 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for July 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Too many physicians don’t get to unplug, unwind on vacation

2 in 3 doctors spend vacation time in EHR; 1 in 10 takes five or fewer days off, says AMA data. Confluence Health is tackling “pretend time off.”

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Adjust productivity targets to reflect PTO

Find resources on reducing barriers to physician PTO.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week