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Charter calls for comprehensive efforts on physician burnout 

Steps should be taken at societal, organizational, individual levels to improve well-being, says plan from leading organizations including the AMA.

Physician Health
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4 lessons Mayo Clinic learned from group meetings to cut burnout

The hospital lounge may be empty, but there’s a way to restore physician collegiality and improve well-being. Discover how Mayo’s approach succeeded.

Physician Health
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AMA strongly supports the charter on physician well-being

The AMA today expressed strong support of the Charter on Physician Well-Being as a catalyst for addressing the growing problem of physician burnout.

Press Releases
Icons of a healthy culture of medicine: resiliency, listening, team culture, avoiding burnout, organization
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Take practical steps toward a healthier culture for medicine

The AMA’s targeted, evidence-based advice will help health systems and clinics create a culture of well-being in their organizations. Discover tools you can use now.

Physician Health
Participants in outdoor yoga session at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
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How Johns Hopkins helps ease the stresses of residency

A famous name in U.S. health care is taking on this persistent challenge with a combination of wellness efforts and systems-oriented fixes.

Medical Resident Wellness
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AMA podcasts help physicians navigate quality payment program in 2018

Physicians can stay up to date with latest developments in QPP by listening to the new series, “Inside Medicare’s New Payment System.”

Press Releases
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A game plan for medication adherence starts with building trust

Nonadherent patients will struggle to live well with chronic conditions. Bringing the right attitude to discussing the problem goes a long way.

Physician-Patient Relationship
Gina Tartaglia, Krystal Melton, Veronica GarcMarie T. Brown, MD, and team, an internal medicine specialist at Rush University Medical Center.ia, Marie Brown, MD, and Janet Forbes, MD.
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6 MIN READ

Try this streamlined approach for managing diabetes

When treating type 2 diabetes in your practice, look at the patient as a whole and make changes one innovative step at a time.

Diabetes
Doctor thinks about patient goals to reach health solution.
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To understand patient health priorities, ask: "What matters to you?"

Health coaches can help patients make strides with conditions such as hypertension or type 2 diabetes. Here is how asking, “What matters to you?” will help improve patient care.

Physician-Patient Relationship