Georgia Garvey

AMA Affiliated Groups

Contributing News Writer,
Authors

Georgia is a freelance reporter and editor covering a variety of health care topics for the AMA. As part of a college internship, she worked as a copy editor for American Medical News and continued that relationship on a freelance basis after graduation.

Most recently, she was the editor-in-chief of several Tribune Co. publications in the Chicagoland area, including the Lake County News-Sun and the Pioneer Press newspapers.

Physician Health

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4 MIN READ

Another piece of the physician well-being puzzle? Self-compassion

Physicians at The Permanente Medical Group say training on self-compassion can be “transformative.” Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health

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3 MIN READ

Veto upholds West Virginia’s strong vaccine requirements

Gov. Justice’s move—coming amid measles outbreaks and after urging from medical experts—will help keep up the state’s high immunization rates.

Public Health

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5 MIN READ

7 keys to improving U.S. maternal health now

Big systemic changes are needed to successfully address the nation’s maternal health crisis. Learn more with the AMA.

Physician Health

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4 MIN READ

Physicians can save 2 hours a day with annual prescription refills

Skeptical of synchronized annual prescription refills? Don’t be. It can save physicians—and patients—time and reduce burnout. Learn more with the AMA.

Physician Health

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4 MIN READ

Physicians now spend more “pajama time” on mandatory trainings

At one health system, doctors completed one-third of required training modules during off hours. Find out how to cut this physician burden.

Digital

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4 MIN READ

Does your EHR inbox need a spring cleaning? Scrub it!

In-basket “scrubbing”—that is, reorganizing how messages are distributed—can cut administrative burdens that add to physician burnout. Learn more.

Digital

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4 MIN READ

What if you could zap 25% of your EHR inbox messages? Learn how

Yes, cutting your EHR inbox volume by one-quarter is doable. Catch up on four keys to EHR redesign that can slash physicians’ electronic burdens.

Physician Health

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4 MIN READ

The physician vacation is surf, sun and EHR. Let’s change that.

Research shows that physicians are taking less vacation, with 70% even working while away, leading to higher burnout rates. Learn how to move forward.

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