Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Five physician specialties that spend the most time in the EHR

A new study compares EHR time demands among specialties, as well as which physicians are required to do the most work after hours.

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Fighting for Physicians
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6 steps to measuring physician burnout—and then reversing it

An AMA toolkit offers practical ways organizations can assess physician burnout and improve well-being.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Engage physicians in practice innovation

Find resources on developing the Scholars of Wellness program at your organization.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Tackling health care challenges through “servant” leadership

ACOG President and Northwest Permanente ob-gyn Stella Dantas, MD, says listening is first step to collaborative changes that improve well-being.

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Health System Spotlight
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Electronic Health Record (EHR) Use Research Grant program

Learn more about the AMA's Electronic Health Record (EHR) Use Research Grant and the recipients.

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Sept. 6, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Medical student advocacy leads to credentialing application change and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Physician onboarding isn’t a formality. It’s a cultural lynchpin.

New research shows it’s correlated with physician satisfaction. A champion of physician well-being shares tips for building an effective program.

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AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program

The Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program empowers health systems to reduce burnout. Learn about the program and how to apply.

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Joy in Medicine™ criteria

The Joy in Medicine program centers on criteria across six pillars that contribute to well-being. Learn more. 

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