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Pearl of the Week: Saving time reduces turnover

Find resources on making a business case for timesaving measures. 

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AMA Update for Oct. 30, 2023: 3 ways to reduce the high rate of burnout in women physicians with Anisha Singh, MD
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3 ways to reduce the high rate of burnout in women physicians with Anisha Singh, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the high rate of burnout in women physicians.

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Physician Health
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3 ways to reduce the high rate of burnout in women physicians with Anisha Singh, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the high rate of burnout in women physicians.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 23, 2023

In the news: RSV antibodies in short supply, growing mental health crisis among health care workers, CDC panel recommends pentavalent meningococcal vaccine and more.

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Health care’s challenges require physicians’ leadership

Physician burnout is a multifaceted problem that requires a multipronged approach. Learn how the AMA and The Permanente Medical Group are solving it.

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Physician Health
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National Physician Suicide Awareness Day information

National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, observed each year on Sept. 17, highlights the alarming rates of physician suicide and the need for greater support in health care.

Physician Health
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We know how to overcome medicine’s crisis. Let’s find the will.

The insidious burnout epidemic is profoundly affecting physicians. Addressing the many factors driving it is not a partisan issue.

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Leadership
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AMA president sounds alarm on national physician shortage

At National Press Club, Dr. Ehrenfeld outlined strains on physicians—enormous administrative burdens, burnout, attacks on science, broken Medicare payment system.

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Growing and sustaining your private practice

The AMA creates tools and resources aimed at increasing efficiency, engagement and success, so you can focus on your patients and keep your practice open and sustainable.

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