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AMA Update 574: Deciding to close your medical practice and the dire consequences of Medicare cuts

14 de marzo de 2025 casimedicos AMA Update 00:16:16 0 Comments

Having to close your doctor’s office: Why is it so hard to see a doctor? Why would you close a medical practice? What’s it like to close a medical practice? Lisa Egbert, MD, speaker for the AMA House of Delegates, talks about how the latest Medicare payment cut forced her to make the difficult decision to close her practice and what this means for her patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 557: AMA Joy in Medicine criteria for 2025 and the importance of recognizing physician well-being efforts

31 de enero de 2025 casimedicos AMA Update 00:09:12 0 Comments

What is Joy in Medicine? Why are there mental health questions on physician licensure? What is the goal of the AMA Joy in Medicine Recognition Program? Kevin Hopkins, MD, physician director of health system engagement at the American Medical Association, explains the ins and outs of the AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program. Dr. Hopkins shares examples from past AMA Joy in Medicine honorees, tips for health system leaders, and recent changes for the 2025 application cycle, including updates on medical credentialing language and teamwork assessment. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 

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AMA Update 328: Physician well-being programs and the evolving role of Chief Wellness Officer with Susan Parisi, MD

24 de julio de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:13:09 0 Comments

Geisinger’s Chief Wellness Officer Susan Parisi, MD, shares advice and insights from her first year in the role. Dr. Parisi discusses starting physician well-being programs, as well as the cause and effects of physician burnout at both the individual and health system-level. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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