Practice redesign for workforce sustainability is crucial for quality improvement. But how and where to start?
This two-day, in-person AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy boot camp is specifically designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most—patient care.
“A phenomenal 2-day conference!”
Gain proven tools to implement in the following areas:
- Getting rid of stupid stuff
- De-implementation (STOP this and START that)
- Debunking regulatory myths
- EHR inbox optimization
- Team-based care practice fundamentals
- Building bridges between clinicians and administrators
- Reducing barriers to taking PTO
- Making the business case to leadership
Through breakout sessions, interactive activities, thought sharing, tactical strategy breakdowns and how-to examples, this boot camp will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies needed to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain best practices from top physician experts, network with like-minded peers, engage in cross-sector collaboration, and learn from each other’s successes and mistakes. Together, we can empower each other to improve patient care, prioritize professional well-being and restore joy into the practice of medicine!
“Super actionable, practical, smart suggestions, and phenomenal discussions.”
Details
We strongly encourage health care leaders to attend as a dyad, with both a clinical and operational representative present.
Registration price*:
$299 nonmembers / $179 members (AMA members save 40%!)
*Discounts are available for FQHCs and safety-net providers. For more information, email stepsforward@ama-assn.org.
Registration includes:
- Food and drink reception
- Breakfast and lunch both days of boot camp
- Discounted hotel rate
Registration
“[Boot camp] was AWESOME, and I have already recommended it to numerous other leaders at my organization.”
Marie Brown, MD, MACP, physician director, practice redesign, AMA
Dr. Brown practiced as an internist for over 30 years in several settings, including an FQHC, small private practice and large integrated center. In addition to her role as director, practice redesign with the AMA, Dr. Brown is a professor emeritus in the Department of Internal Medicine at Rush Medical College, past governor of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and ABIM board member.
Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS, FACEP, chief well-being officer, Medical University of South Carolina
Dr. Farley is an emergency physician and nationally recognized leader in health care workforce well-being. She served as the inaugural chief well-being officer at ChristianaCare Health System and is the current inaugural CWO at the Medical University of South Carolina, building some of the nation’s most comprehensive well-being infrastructures. Her work has helped shape the field of physician and care team member well-being through systems-level change, peer support innovation and research on burnout prevention.
Jane F. Fogg, MD, MPH, physician director of organizational transformation, AMA
Dr. Fogg is a physician leader and executive with broad experience leading health care delivery, focusing on primary care, systems redesign and value-based delivery models. Prior to her current position with the AMA, she was the executive chair of internal medicine at Atrius Health, an innovative value-based health care leader in Massachusetts and a member of Optum.
Kevin Hopkins, MD, family medicine physician, Cleveland Clinic, and physician director, health system engagement, AMA
Dr. Hopkins is a recognized leader and national speaker in the fields of caregiver burnout and ambulatory practice redesign and transformation. In addition to his work with the AMA and Cleveland Clinic, he holds an academic appointment with Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, teaches within the Cleveland Clinic Family Medicine Residency Program and is a faculty instructor for the Cleveland Clinic Global Leadership and Learning Institute.
Michele Thomas, MD, FAAFP
Associate chief clinical information officer-ambulatory, BJC Healthcare
Chief medical information officer, BJC Medical Group
Senior physician advisor, AMA
Dr. Thomas works with both EMR and IS teams to optimize the integration of technology and data in the clinical setting. Since early 2020, a large part of her work has been with BJC’s virtual care team focused on enabling providers and patients to connect virtually and seamlessly. An additional area of focus revolves around provider efficiency and wellness, focusing on reducing the administrative and cognitive burdens related to documentation and patient communication. Dr. Thomas is board certified in both family medicine and clinical informatics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Learn more about AMA STEPS Forward® and follow us on LinkedIn for news about upcoming programming. Questions? Email stepsforward@ama-assn.org.
Disclaimers
†Boot camp faculty is subject to change.
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