AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy upcoming events

April 1 | noon Central

Discover the priorities and innovative solutions that are shaping the future of employee mental and behavioral health care during this webinar featuring Raymond Tsai, MD, MS, vice president of advanced primary care with Purchaser Business Group on Health. Learn more.

April 8 | noon Central

Webinar speakers Jerome Finkel, MD, of Henry Ford Health and Stephen Parodi, MD, of The Permanente Medical Group delve into how patient attribution, benchmarking, and risk adjustment payment domains, when implemented properly, can improve quality outcomes and overall health care spending. Learn more.

Learn more and register now for all events in our 2025 value-based care webinar series!

May 7 | noon Central

Over-interpreted regulations can result in unnecessary processes and impair efficiency. In this webinar, speakers Kevin Hopkins, MD, and Robyn Hoffmann, RN, MSN, CHC, discuss how the AMA’s Debunking Regulatory Myths series can help reduce the guesswork in regulatory requirements so organizations can focus on streamlining clinical workflows and improving patient outcomes. Learn more.

May 20 | noon Central

In this webinar, a panel of physician leaders discuss how implementing ambient listening and documentation technologies in practice can streamline workflows, create efficiencies, and positively impact physician burnout. Learn more.

Launch date: June 7, 2025

Starting an independent medical practice can be daunting, and many physicians struggle with knowing where to begin. The AMA is launching a structured, no-cost incubator program to support physicians through the process of starting their own practice. Learn more. 

June 17 | noon Central

As the use of augmented intelligence (AI) across health care continues to expand, establishing effective governance to integrate these solutions into practice is more important than ever. Join us as we discuss fostering strong leadership, involving key stakeholders, creating robust policies and procedures, and other key elements for ensuring the responsible and effective use of AI. Learn more.

June 26 | noon Central

We know that digital health technologies have a role to play in enabling more timely access to whole-person care, but what’s working in practice? This webinar explores how health care organizations are assessing solutions such as virtual psychotherapy, self-guided learning modules, and patient self-management support and education, including a look at the clinical effectiveness and budget impact. Learn more.

Sept. 17–18, 2025 | AMA Plaza | Chicago

Practice redesign for workforce sustainability is crucial for quality improvement. But how and where to start? This two-day, in-person, interactive boot camp equips attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies needed to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.

Learn how to maximize team-based care, optimize the EHR, eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care. Learn more.

April–November 2025

Embark on a six-month shared learning journey in a peer-supportive environment. Under the guidance of subject matter experts, participants will build a framework for the ethical, equitable, responsible and transparent use of AI at their health care organization. Learn more.