Two physicians in a hallway
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Health care’s challenges require physicians’ leadership

Physician burnout is a multifaceted problem that requires a multipronged approach. Learn how the AMA and The Permanente Medical Group are solving it.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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16 Min Read

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.

Press Releases
Doctor in scrubs looking out the window of an empty hospital room.
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15 Min Read

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.

Speeches
AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, and Marianne M. Green, MD
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5 Min Read

Reduce physician burnout now—or face rising doctor shortages

Boost well-being and expand the physician workforce or “we are going to have a crisis,” warns AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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15 Min Read

Why senior physicians are important to the future of medicine with Gerald Harmon, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why senior physicians are important to the future of medicine.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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15 Min Read

Why senior physicians are important to the future of medicine with Gerald Harmon, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why senior physicians are important to the future of medicine.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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9 Min Read

Medicare payment reform: The fight to fix Medicare now with Bruce Scott, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about reforming Medicare payment what’s at stake.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
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9 Min Read

Medicare payment reform: The fight to fix Medicare now with Bruce Scott, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about reforming Medicare payment what’s at stake.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update Podcast
Empty operating room
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Training new general surgeons to thrive in rural practice

Learn how Sanford Health’s investment in South Dakota’s first general surgery residency program in decades is paying off.

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Prep for Residency
Health System Spotlight