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Medicare payment reform: Progress to date and what’s next with Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Medicare payment reform.

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Firearms compound the tragedy and trauma of domestic violence

The federal law banning firearm possession by domestic abusers is a lifesaving measure that should be upheld by our nation’s highest court.

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Physicians leading through change with AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about how physicians can lead through change.

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Leadership
Moving Medicine Podcast
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We know how to overcome medicine’s crisis. Let’s find the will.

The insidious burnout epidemic is profoundly affecting physicians. Addressing the many factors driving it is not a partisan issue.

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AMA president sounds alarm on national physician shortage

At National Press Club, Dr. Ehrenfeld outlined strains on physicians—enormous administrative burdens, burnout, attacks on science, broken Medicare payment system.

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Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH: 5-step solution to address physician shortage

AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses National Press Club on impact of physician shortage and presents a five-step solution. Download PDF of transcript.

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New tools available to combat respiratory illness this season

As vaccine ambassadors, physicians can promote public health by counseling patients to protect themselves against respiratory illness.

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AMA Joy in Medicine recognizes shared commitment to wellness

Organizations recognized through the AMA Joy in Medicine program demonstrate best practices in caring for physicians as well as patients.

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JAMA editor-in-chief: Why medical journals must move fast with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about medical journals.

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AMA Update Podcast