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Nurse practitioners’ care linked to 11% longer stays in the ED

Research in a leading economics journal shows that NPs delivering emergency care also increased medical spending by $129 million in the VA system.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Only 1 in 3 doctors trusts insurers’ prior authorization promises

Health insurance giants made big promises to fix prior authorization, but new survey shows physicians are skeptical. Get more insights from the AMA.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Physicians in these 10 specialties are less likely to quit

Exclusive AMA data shows fewer doctors plan to leave their jobs in two years, a sign of progress on retention. But this varies across physician specialties.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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AI chatbots and mental health: 4 ways Congress can boost safety

In letters to three key caucuses, the AMA urges lawmakers to establish guardrails that prioritize patient safety, clinical integrity and public trust.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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14 Min Read

How to bring physician well-being initiatives to life

Making physician well-being work takes more than ideas. It takes action, trust and support that reaches physicians where they are.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Deepfake “doctors” are a problem—here are 7 keys to stopping them

There’s a need for clear, enforceable protections against unauthorized AI generated deepfakes that threaten patient safety. Learn more with the AMA.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

What’s behind the persistent gender gap in physician burnout

Exclusive AMA data shows women physicians are likelier to experience job stress and dissatisfaction, but smart health systems can make things better.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Who should perform intricate surgeries on or around the eye?

New Hampshire’s governor is the latest to veto legislation to let optometrists perform complex eye surgeries. Find out why.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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These 9 physician specialties report highest burnout rates

Burnout rates are falling overall, and even some hard-hit specialties improved. But AMA exclusive data shows differences across physician specialties remain.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians