Through the Louisiana-based health system’s virtual emergency department, dedicated visits and navigators reroute non‑emergent cases, cut wait times and enhance care.

While physicians report shorter workweeks, AMA data show EHR and admin tasks still consume off-hours, signaling a need to ease the burden for doctors.

James Rowley, MD, of Rush University System for Health, says napping for 15–20 minutes can refresh, but taking frequent naps hints at poor sleep.

The AMA collaborates on a tool to identify inequities in access, coverage and payment for mental health and substance-use services.

These requirements prevent meritless suits from being brought, the AMA and other physicians say in U.S. Supreme Court brief.

Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2025 SPS Interim Meeting on Nov. 14 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

Smart health systems should follow this AMA road map to nurture physician leadership and improve doctors’ well-being.