Enhance support for your physicians with AMA Group Membership

The American Medical Association Health System Program partners with your leadership to tailor solutions that allow you to maximize support for your physicians and care teams.

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Sutter Health on effective health care recruitment, physician retention & adding new residency spots [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about one health system's solution to the physician shortage.

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Sustainability
AMA Update Podcast
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Identifying the “pebbles” that contribute to physician burnout

A “pebble in the shoe” is anything that interferes with patient care. The Southeast Permanente Medical Group has addressed over 200 pebbles.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Geisinger adapts emergency departments to better treat kids

By preparing hospitals to specifically handle pediatric needs, the volume of children in emergency departments has grown by 25% across Geisinger. 

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about child obesity

Nearly 15 million kids in the U.S. have obesity. Stanley Spinner, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, shares what parents ought to keep in mind.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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The AMA is health systems’ ally in reducing physician burnout

Fighting physician burnout and finding ways to improve well-being is hard work. That’s why Lehigh Valley Health Network turned to the AMA for guidance.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Joy in Medicine virtual event
Oct 15, 2024 ·
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AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program honorees reveal

Find out which health systems, hospitals and medical groups have earned recognition from the AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program.

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62 health systems recognized for commitment to physician well-being

These organizations, representing more than 140,000 physicians, are being honored by the AMA’s Joy in Medicine program for efforts to reduce burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Joy in Medicine™: Impact

Explore the impact of the Joy in Medicine program through the experiences of staff at recognized organizations.

Physician Health
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Joy in Medicine™: Recognized organizations

The Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program recognizes organizations from across the country for their dedication to building well-being. Learn more.

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