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4 MIN READ

3 strategies that cut down on physician “pajama time”

Standard workflows and better documentation, in-basket management are the key ingredients in a revamp that saves doctors more than 30 minutes a day.

Sustainability
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5 MIN READ

Alarming survey results spark 7 system changes to buck burnout

With 59 percent of its doctors experiencing burnout, leaders at this major health system needed a new direction driven by physician feedback.

Physician Health
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3 MIN READ

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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5 MIN READ

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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2 MIN READ

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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3 MIN READ

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
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5 MIN READ

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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3 MIN READ

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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5 MIN READ

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