Dr. Kevin Hopkins, a family medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic and now Physician Director of Health System Engagement here at the AMA, shares how setting healthy boundaries can help physicians avoid heading down the road of fatigue, exhaustion, and ultimately burnout.

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Dr Kevin Hopkins and Dr Jill Jin discuss what it means to be a wellness-centered leader. They also explore strategies for building trust throughout health care organizations, engaging in listening campaigns, and creating a culture of wellness.

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Get the De-Implementation Checklist: https://bit.ly/3CLoTIR

Explore the Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff Toolkit: https://bit.ly/47yUN9p

Explore the Listening Campaign Toolkit: https://bit.ly/3OtCScL

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded coverage of diabetes screening tests, making it easier for Medicare beneficiaries to receive the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C) test. This is more convenient for patients since the test can be taken without fasting. Screenings are critical for identifying patients with prediabetes and developing a structured lifestyle change program.  

Explore the Team-Based Care of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes toolkit: https://bit.ly/3HAEmAT

Listen to the Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes Prevention podcast episode: https://bit.ly/3Zlcjvu

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Dr. Mickey Trockel, Psychiatrist and Director of Evidence-Based Innovation for the Stanford University School of Medicine WellMD Center, shares findings from a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings on the impact of work on personal relationships and physician well-being.    

Read Dr. Trockel’s article here: https://mayocl.in/47lXLOY

Explore the Wellness-Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cRjJM2

Explore the Get Rid of Stupid Stuff Toolkit: https://bit.ly/47yUN9p

Explore the A Systematic Approach to Reducing EHR Inbox Burden Toolkit: https://bit.ly/3PbkAxN

Explore the Reducing Regulatory Burden Playbook: https://bit.ly/3X45D2S

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Host Dr. Marie Brown, internist and Physician Director of Practice Redesign at the AMA, joins Dr. Diana Savitzky, pediatric emergency medicine physician and Chair of the Well-Being Section of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) to discuss the unique stressors that impact emergency physicians and how alleviating “pebbles in the shoe” can improve physician well-being and team operations.

Case Study of How Alleviating “Pebbles in the Shoe” Improves Operations in the Emergency Department: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0820p1jh

Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff Toolkit: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2757858

ACEP supports the ABC-ED Act: https://www.emergencyphysicians.org/siteassets/emphysicians/all-images/advocacy/lac25_boarding.pdf

ACEP AHRQ Summit on Boarding: https://www.acep.org/news/acep-newsroom-articles/acep-leads-national-summit-on-the-boarding-crisis

ACEP Well Workplace Policy Link: https://www.acep.org/patient-care/policy-statements/well-workplace

Info about Lorna Breen Act & Credentialing: https://drlornabreen.org/removebarriers/

POLICY Violence Prevention:

https://www.acep.org/patient-care/policy-statements/violence-prevention-and-intervention-in-emergency-medical-services-systems

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Dr. Christine Sinsky, former vice president of Professional Satisfaction at the AMA, discusses her research on physician vacation habits and their impact on career satisfaction and retention, featuring insights from her recently published Mayo Clinic Proceedings article. She delves into the risks of limited time off, barriers to disconnecting, and how health systems can better support physician well-being.

Explore the AMA STEPS Forward® Interactive Calculators: http://bit.ly/43WvYoh

Explore the full study: https://mayocl.in/3SI5XlY

Explore the Real PTO for Physicians Toolkit: https://bit.ly/436BVyj

Explore The Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/4ksv0Fq

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Explore A Systematic Approach to EHR Inbox Reduction: http://bit.ly/3Tr8eCl

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Dr. Cassie Littler, Medical Director of the Webb Pediatric Specialty Clinic at Denver Health (a Federally Qualified Health Center) discusses the role of state governments in promoting sustainable, integrated behavioral health care. She explores funding disparities, workforce shortages, and the innovative ways states like Colorado are addressing challenges to improve care for individuals with concurrent physical and behavioral health conditions. 

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Customized Support for FQHCs & CHCs: http://bit.ly/442FkNL

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Many practices reduce unnecessary messages by suppressing the delivery of “thank you” messages into clinician inboxes. With this switch, the care team does not have to manage patient replies that express gratitude or acknowledge understanding (but require no further action). There is no regulatory obligation to respond to every patient portal message.  

Patient Portal Optimization Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4kJR0w7

A Systematic Approach to Reducing EHR Inbox Burden Toolkit: https://bit.ly/44hTOtB

Reducing Regulatory Burden Playbook: https://bit.ly/3ZWPcaA

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Dr. Kim Smolderen, licensed clinical psychologist and outcomes researcher, Associate Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, Co-founder of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Cardiovascular Psychology workgroup, and a recognized expert in vascular disease, discusses the critical but often underrecognized intersection of cardiovascular and behavioral health. She shares evidence-based strategies for advancing patient-centered care in cardiovascular treatment, emphasizing the importance of integrated models that go beyond primary care, and offers actionable insights on how to improve outcomes through a more interdisciplinary approach.

Explore the BHI Compendium: https://bit.ly/42J0pxN  

Explore another episode: The Behavioral Health Integration Collaborative Part 1: Cardiology https://bit.ly/3SpFXMd

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Dr. Greenawald, Interim Chair of Family Medicine at Carilion Clinic in Virginia, explores the concept of "autonomy" for physicians, offering his personal perspective while highlighting how the meaning of autonomy can vary for different physicians depending on their context and environment. Dr. Greenawald also discusses practical strategies for physicians and practice leaders to foster greater individual autonomy within health care settings, empowering physicians to make decisions that align with their professional values and patient care goals.

Listen to our other episode with Dr. Greenawald; "How to be Employed Well": https://bit.ly/3ENH9oQ  

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Explore the What to Look for in Your First or Next Practice Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4gwjJTu

Association of Work Control With Burnout and Career Intentions Among U.S. Physicians: A Multi-institution Study: https://bit.ly/3FdGj59

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