Membership brings great benefits

AMA membership offers unique access to savings and resources tailored to enrich the personal and professional lives of physicians, residents and medical students.

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7 Min Read

Sanford Health nearly doubles residency program to boost recruitment

Facing a growing aging population and ongoing physician shortage, the rural health system is partnering with universities to recruit and retain doctors. 

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Build sustainable schedules to support physician well-being

Physician schedules often fail to account for time spent on nonpatient-facing tasks. R. John Sawyer, PhD, of Ochsner Health, shares what to change.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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How Geisinger uses robotics and AI to improve care, find value

Augmented intelligence (AI) allows Geisinger to better process tests, reduce work hours, detect cancer and prioritize care for high-risk patients. 

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Erwin

Ashley Erwin, MD, of Henry Ford Health, says family medicine offers the opportunity to do it all.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 Min Read

10 things doctors wish women knew to manage their health

AMA member physicians share more about some priorities that women patients should keep in mind. Hint: It’s not all about diet and exercise.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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7 Min Read

Hattiesburg Clinic’s tech focus is a winner in value-based care

Technology solutions have been critical to Hattiesburg Clinic’s saving Medicare $66 million and reducing hospital readmission rates by 25%.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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15 Min Read

What is the stomach bug going around right now? Norovirus 2025: Signs, symptoms and treatment [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about norovirus, including signs, symptoms and treatment.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for March 26, 2025: What is the stomach bug going around right now? Norovirus 2025: Signs, symptoms and treatment
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What is the stomach bug going around right now? Norovirus 2025: Signs, symptoms and treatment

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about norovirus, including signs, symptoms and treatment.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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7 Min Read

This CWO leads systemic approach to combat physician burnout

As chief wellness officer (CWO) for Lehigh Valley Health Network, Amy A. Jibilian, MD, shares the need to reduce stigma and ease administrative burdens.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight