2 MIN READ

The AMA helps sustain the viability of private practice

Private practices have been struggling for years; the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the financial strain and burdensome regulatory requirements faced by physician practice owners. AMA advocacy, resources and research help private practices thrive.

Private Practices
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4 MIN READ

Hard work ahead to stop looming Medicare physician pay cuts

With nearly 10% pay cuts set for 2022, AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy Todd Askew says it’s time for Congress to reimagine Medicare payment.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

5 simple changes to help cut doctors’ EHR burdens

The EHR is a known frustration for physicians, often contributing to burnout. Learn more with the AMA about how to save hours by taming the EHR

Digital
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4 MIN READ

3 ways to begin to reduce clinical documentation by 75% by 2025

Clerical burdens are a major driver of physician burnout. Learn with the AMA about how to make a major dent in doctors’ clinical documentation tasks.

Sustainability
2 MIN READ

AMA spurs a movement to fight the key causes of physician burnout

Since 2013, the AMA has spurred a movement to fight the causes of burnout and provide relief for physicians who too often have been told to rely on reducing stress. Learn more.

Physician Health
2 MIN READ

Physician burnout and AMA regulatory victories

The AMA has shaped policies and regulatory victories that have reduced documentation burdens. Learn more.

Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

How insurance regulators are shaping states’ COVID-19 response

There’s more to state-level health advocacy than engaging governors and legislators. Activists must connect with insurance regulators who play vital roles.

Public Health
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2 MIN READ

AMA statement on HHS decision to remove barriers for opioid treatment

AMA strongly endorses today’s decision by HHS to allow physicians to prescribe without a waiver highly effective medication for opioid use disorder.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Relief from administrative burdens must remain after pandemic ends

When the COVID-19 crisis ends, health care should use lessons learned to further reduce administrative and technological burdens to improve patient care.

Sustainability