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9 pitfalls and mistakes chief wellness officers need to avoid

Chief wellness officers (CWOs) should not be physicians’ “personal resilience officer.” Learn about eight other missteps CWOs should skip.

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Is your CWO making the grade? How you can tell

The chief wellness officer (CWO) isn’t responsible for “fixing burnout.” Learn how to set appropriate performance metrics for the CWO and organization.

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How chief wellness officers can establish two-way communication

Discover how to broadcast well-being efforts and get feedback from physicians as well as an example of how one practice succeeded. Learn with the AMA.

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Building bridges is key to a chief wellness officer’s success

Discover the importance of breaking down silos and working together to create task forces aimed at supporting physician well-being. Learn with the AMA.

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Q&A: Why every health care organization needs a chief wellness officer

Tait Shanafelt, MD—the first-ever health care chief wellness officer (CWO) appointed at an academic medical center—examines the CWO’s essential role.

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How chief wellness officers can define mission, develop strategy

A successful well-being strategy must be a specific plan, describing what is included and—perhaps more importantly—what isn’t. Learn with the AMA.

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How Ochsner Health created culture to support physician well-being

Being open about mental health needs has helped the Louisiana health system to work upstream to support the well-being of physicians and staff.

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How a chief wellness officer can assess existing programs, find gaps

A chief wellness officer doesn’t need to lead every well-being effort. Instead, they can influence others and create new programs. Learn more with the AMA.

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Surgeon general: Why fighting burnout is our “moral obligation”

As the U.S. recovers from pandemic’s worst, it’s time to address the burnout crisis. Surgeon general’s advisory draws on many AMA-developed resources.

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