Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Nigel Girgrah, MD
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How Ochsner Health created culture to support physician well-being

Being open about mental health needs has helped the Louisiana health system to work upstream to support the well-being of physicians and staff.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Aug. 5, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

AMA leadership video brings personal story to call for prior authorization reform and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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Change some key workflows to save time, cut doctor burnout

Rethinking lab orders, documentation, and rooming and discharge can free up physicians’ precious time. Learn more with the AMA.

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Fighting for Physicians
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How a chief wellness officer can assess existing programs, find gaps

A chief wellness officer doesn’t need to lead every well-being effort. Instead, they can influence others and create new programs. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA in the News: July 2022

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for July 2022.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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8 steps physicians can take when deciding where to practice

Following these steps for identifying and evaluating job opportunities can empower physicians to find jobs that match their priorities.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Smart support helps my pediatrics group face industry head winds

Too many private practices have been left behind. Learn how the right partner helps our group navigate challenges with IT, contracting and more.

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Private Practices
Health System Spotlight
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5 fantastic novels doctors recommend for your summer reading list

Physicians and medical students can’t sustain themselves on medical reading alone. AMA members outline some of their favorite fiction reads.

Specialty Profiles
Marie T. Brown, MD
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8 ways to save hours each day in your physician practice

With staff shortages rampant in health care, time is more precious than ever. Learn how to be more efficient each day with the AMA.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians