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What should be done about the physician burnout epidemic

There is a high risk for physician burnout in health care due to busy schedules, technology barriers and time pressures. Learn what physician burnout is and the available solutions.

Physician Health
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Scribes linked to 27% lower burnout rate in primary care

Primary care doctors save an hour-plus a day on EHR tasks with documentation help from scribes. Learn more about this AMA-funded research.

Physician Health
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Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician advocacy.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician advocacy.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
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3 big factors that drive resident physician burnout

Recent research sheds further light on what causes burnout in residency training and how to address it. Learn more with the AMA.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Survey: 1 in 4 doctors struggles with “imposter phenomenon”

Physicians are likelier than other professionals to feel as though their successes are undeserved, and the frequency varies by specialty. Learn more.

Physician Health
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PPE manufacturer co-founded by Ochsner Health lands FDA clearance

To ensure a guaranteed supply of PPE for itself and other U.S. health systems, Ochsner Health formed a joint venture to make its own. Learn more.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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New study tallies excess physician deaths during early pandemic

COVID-19 has killed over 1 million in the U.S., a figure that would be far higher without doctors’ heroism. Learn about the physician death toll.

Physician Health
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Here’s how physicians can sway leadership to axe unnecessary tasks

An AMA playbook helps physicians present changes aimed at reducing burnout in a way leaders understand and provides tools to put numbers behind those asks.

Physician Health