Half of the physician’s day is spent in the EHR and desk work, while more than one-third of time with patients is spent on nonclinical tasks. On top of that, physicians are doing one to two hours of extra work each day, including long hours before and after clinic completing “between visit” work....
The American Medical Association offers practical strategies through AMA STEPS Forward® that help clinicians address everyday challenges in their practice. These resources provide useful tools that support meaningful improvements and help restore fulfillment in the work of caring for patients.
