Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 14, 2022

In the news: Overdose deaths surge to a record high, older adults need second Pfizer COVID-19 booster and more.

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Who determines where physicians and other health care workers can eat or drink while at work?

There is a perception that the rules regarding where physicians and other health care workers can have food or beverages tend to be overly strict.

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Physician Health
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Solving physician burnout: Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Nancy Nankivil, about physician burnout and the Joy in Medicine program.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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Secret weapon to combat physician stress: connecting with colleagues

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated physician distress and disconnection. Find out how to reduce isolation by incorporating professional connection.

Physician Health
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AMA asks Congress to fix Medicare Physician Payment System

The AMA advised Congress to fix the Medicare Physician Payment System and reject arbitrary payment freeze that jeopardizes patient access.

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Why we must act now to ensure an adequate physician workforce

Fewer physicians available to treat the increased demands of an aging population is an issue we must tackle today to avoid a crisis tomorrow.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 critical actions to take now to improve physician well-being

With the pandemic entering its third year, here’s what health system leaders should do now to relieve an overburdened physician workforce.

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AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, on fixing our health system and rebuilding trust [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to rebuild trust and fix our health system.

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AMA Update Podcast
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AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, on fixing our health system and rebuilding trust

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to rebuild trust and fix our health system.

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AMA Update