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7 Min Read

AI scribes save 15,000 hours—and restore the human side of medicine

After 2.5 million uses in one year, The Permanente Medical Group’s ambient AI scribes ease documentation burden, reduce burnout, and improve communication.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Dr. Mukkamala's plans as the new AMA president.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for June 11, 2025: Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine
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Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Dr. Mukkamala's plans as the new AMA president.

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Leadership
AMA Update
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Yes, doctors and compliance officers can work together

Compliance officers often have the ability to change rules that interfere with care. It’s time to look at the bigger picture and find common ground.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
Bobby Mukkamala, MD, at inauguration: 2025 Annual Meeting
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New AMA president: “Determined” physicians can lead health care reform

After surviving a brain tumor, Bobby Mukkamala, MD, begins his term with new perspective on the urgency needed to fix the U.S. health system’s flaws.

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AMA HOD adopts new policies on medical education

The AMA HOD convened this week at its Annual Meeting to adopt new policies aimed at strengthening medical education and bolstering the future physician workforce.

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Meeting calendar
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Why ramp-up time is pivotal in first physician job onboarding

The transition to practice introduces physicians to a new learning curve. Find out what kind of ramp-up you should expect in your first job after residency training.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Time off is trending: As doctor vacations tick up, burnout drops

An exclusive AMA survey shows more doctors are using their vacation days, thanks to shifting attitudes and growing support from health systems.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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In burnout work, take care with physicians’ personal health data

As the leader in physician well-being, the AMA is cutting burdens and setting strong guardrails to protect doctors from retaliatory actions. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians