Enhance support for your physicians with AMA Group Membership

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Community engagement helps Delaware health system retain doctors

After assessing gaps in recruitment, Bayhealth leveraged its residency program, loan repayment and “buddy” system to build its physician workforce. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Physicians’ greatest use for AI? Cutting administrative burdens

A majority of doctors surveyed by the AMA say AI’s biggest contribution, so far, is to ease their workloads. Find out how AI is being put to use.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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What it’s like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Warner

AMA member Kimberly D. Warner, MD, says the drawbacks of an unpredictable schedule are offset by the rewards of seeing happy mothers and babies.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What doctors want patients to know about pertussis

Also called whooping cough, pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection. Alyssa Kuban, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics shares more.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Ochsner Health’s digital program recognized for BP management

A study found Ochsner Health’s digital hypertension platform has clinical benefits, potential long-term savings and improvements to population health. 

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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9 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about managing anxiety disorders

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point, but it becomes a medical problem when it seriously interrupts your life. Two psychiatrists share more.

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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2nd U.S. measles death, rising cases spark call for vaccination

Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles. With dozens hospitalized in multiple states, the AMA’s president urges vaccination. 

Infectious Diseases
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7 things Sutter Health did to turn the tide on physician burnout

It takes a systemwide, interdisciplinary approach to make meaningful progress in boosting doctors’ well-being. One key step: addressing staff shortages.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Improving access to maternity care in Iowa’s health care deserts

57% of counties in Iowa don’t have an obstetric facility. That is why University of Iowa Health Care is focused on improving maternity care in the state.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight