Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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For office-based physicians, gender inequity pops up in the EHR

Women physicians are more likely than their male counterparts to experience burnout. Learn how the gender disparity in EHR documentation contributes.

Physician Health
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May 27, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

AMA resources focus on behavioral health integration and physician mental health and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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AI project helps Atlantic Health's radiologists expedite care

Atlantic Health System’s use of augmented intelligence (AI) to prioritize radiologist reviews earns national recognition. Learn more with the AMA.

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8 great books hand-picked by doctors for your reading list

AMA members outline some of their favorite nonfiction reads related to health care—books that are eye-opening, provocative and moving.

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Practice Transformation: Recognize

AMA’s work in practice transformation aims to create the conditions where joy, purpose & meaning are possible for physicians & other health professionals.

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Nearly $1 billion in excess patient costs tied to physician turnover

$260 million of that is attributable to physician burnout. Discover AMA tools to help fight the burnout that leads to higher spending.

Physician Health
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Protecting mental health in disasters: COVID-19 and beyond

This AMA STEPS Forward® webinar discusses how the use of evidence-based interventions can reduce distress, foster resilience and enhance operational sustainment. Watch now.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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In pandemic’s 3rd year, medical educators also feel strains

The AMA is outlining the steps needed to support overburdened faculty members and ensure that medical education rebounds from COVID-19’s disruptions.

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Burnout benchmark: 28% unhappy with current health care job

Oncologists, family doctors, women surveyed since January 2020 reported the most burnout. Learn how the AMA fights the key causes of doctor burnout.

Physician Health