Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Health system’s experience shows why measuring burnout is critical

In pandemic’s depths, proper assessment and expert AMA insights helped a Midwestern health system focus their well-being efforts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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It’s time to stop treating doctors like assembly-line workers

Physicians’ skills should be reserved for problem-solving, medical decision-making and building patient relationships. Learn how with the AMA.

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What is behavioral health?

Behavioral health refers to mental health and substance use disorders and stress-related symptoms. Find AMA resources on addressing behavioral health and behavioral health integration (BHI).

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Aug. 19, 2022: State Advocacy Update

New Delaware law supports physicians who seek care for wellness, burnout and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Aug. 19, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Action needed to increase treatment for youth substance use and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

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3 ways to cut private practice burdens and create more patient time

There are many obstacles to patient care. Learn with the AMA about workflow changes that can help private practice doctors focus on what matters.

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Private Practices
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Physician-to-physician: Starting a peer-support program with Mark Greenawald, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about starting a peer-support program.

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Responding to the shortages that are driving up doctor burnout

Staffing shortages have worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic. A former surgeon general adviser outlines how health care leaders can address the issue.

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How Boston Medical Center uses EHR data to understand burnout

Surveys uncover burnout rates. Diving deeper into burnout’s causes to inform well-being efforts can be found in EHR data. Learn more with the AMA.

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