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7 ways to keep momentum after Joy in Medicine recognition

AMA Joy in Medicine recognition validates progress, but lasting change depends on how health systems listen, adapt and improve what comes next.

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Physician Health
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The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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6 Min Read

Physician peer support is vital. Here’s what it should look like.

Find out how healthcare organizations can help doctors struggling with burnout, mental health challenges or substance-use disorder.

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Physician Health
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Here’s how to make the most of patients’ wearable data

Recent AMA survey research shows what stops doctors from using patients’ wearable data. Get expert tips on how to move forward with this patient info.

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Digital
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Four AI prompts to help prepare for your doctor’s appointment

Here are some top expert tips on how to use AI chatbots in a way that makes the most of your time in the exam room with your physician. 

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4 huge Medicare pay reforms are part of new bipartisan House bill

For years, physicians have urged overhauling an unsustainable Medicare payment system. The Patients First Act would deliver needed change.

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Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA takes fight to Wisconsin optometrists performing eye surgeries

The AMA has filed suit challenging nonenforcement of the state’s prohibition of the practice as well as attempts to insinuate lawmaking authority.

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Scope of Practice
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OIG reports blast prior authorization use in Medicare Advantage

In some cases, denials were overturned 95% of the time. OIG calls for more scrutiny as reports indicate patients are wrongly denied necessary care.

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Prior Authorization
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8 tips for strengthening your AMA Joy in Medicine application

Applying for recognition from the AMA Joy in Medicine Program can help health systems assess their physician well-being work, align leaders and build momentum for what comes next.

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Physician Health
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7 Min Read

Which specialties lead the way on using wearable data for care

International study shows what drives physician use of wearable data and what gets in the way. Find out how physician enthusiasm varies by specialty. 

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