Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians with new AMA President Bruce Scott, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians.

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Getting ready to make the business case for physician well-being

Physicians know there’s a burnout crisis, but more can be done to show how it affects the bottom line. Here are ways to make the case for well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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All hands on deck needed to confront physician shortage crisis

About 83 million Americans live in areas that don’t have sufficient access to a primary care physician. That is not acceptable. Here is how to fix it.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
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Immediate Past President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, address at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses the AMA House of Delegates at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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Dr. Ehrenfeld: Medicine’s future cannot be left to chance

Removing the obstacles that interfere with care requires a fighting spirit, said outgoing AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH.

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Fighting for Physicians
James L. Madara, MD, at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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Dr. Madara turns focus to effective transition to next AMA CEO

After helping cement the AMA as a powerful, mission-driven organization during his time as CEO, James L. Madara, MD, will step down in 2025.

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Mentoring for Impact
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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy: Mentoring for Impact

Find support to transform physician-led teams, practices, and patient experience to save time and provide quality care. Learn more and access the Mentoring for Impact PDF.

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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

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AMA outlines 5 keys to fixing America’s rural health crisis

Rural health inequities are getting worse, exacerbated by health system strains that are reducing access to care. Here’s how to turn things around.

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Population Care
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