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6 Min Read

Child care stress multiplied pandemic’s toll for women in medicine

New research sheds light on how closures of in-person schooling and day care further drove burnout among doctors and other health professionals.

Health Equity
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 12, 2022

In the news: Burnout hits new heights for physicians, USPSTF recommendations on diabetes screening for children, simple lifestyle changes could reduce CV risk and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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5 Min Read

Pandemic pushes U.S. doctor burnout to all-time high of 63%

New evidence confirms that doctors need help. Learn how the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians removes burdens and offers burnout solutions.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Physician burnout rate spikes to new height

New study concludes COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated long-standing system issues that drive burnout.

Press Releases
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9 Min Read

Q&A: Baptist board chair works toward building diverse workforce

A leader in both health care and higher education, Aaron Thompson, PhD, has brought those worlds together to collaborate on long-term workforce issues.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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Why we must create a better health care system for women physicians

The pandemic has placed even greater burdens on women physicians. As we mark Women in Medicine Month, the AMA is committed to making positive changes.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Six drivers of physician burnout with ICPH keynote speaker, Paul DeChant, MD, MBA [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of health care professionals and patients. Learn more about the 2022 International Conference on Physician Health™.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Six drivers of physician burnout with ICPH keynote speaker, Paul DeChant, MD, MBA

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of health care professionals and patients. Learn more about the 2022 International Conference on Physician Health™.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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How to lobby leadership so you can eliminate extra EHR clicks

Learn with the AMA how to effectively frame arguments for the changes to enable you to get back to what matters—patient care.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians