Physician types on a laptop
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6 Min Read

Measuring physician well-being to build a stronger future

Dallas Nephrology Associates completed their first measurement with the AMA’s Organizational Biopsy to better understand doctor burnout and its impact.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
2025 AMA Interim Meeting in session
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How the AMA fights for patients, doctors on prior authorization

The House of Delegates takes new action push back on the time-wasting, care-delaying payer process.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

AMA statement on CMS Administrator Oz speech to House of Delegates

We appreciate CMS Administrator Dr. Oz joining us and outlining a vision for collaboration.

Press Releases
Team of doctors discussing over x-ray report
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7 health systems finding success in physician recruitment, retention

From mentorship to well-being, health systems across the U.S. are finding creative ways to improve work environments to keep doctors engaged.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
John Whyte, MD, at the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting
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New AMA CEO outlines bold vision to shape health care’s future

John Whyte, MD, MPH, told delegates that it is physicians who will drive progress to meet the needs of patients for generations to come. 

Interim Meeting
AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, speech at 2025 AMA Interim Meeting (lapel pin)
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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, address at the 2025 Interim Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting, Bobby Mukkamala, MD, urges physicians to fight for a more just, sustainable, and humane health care system. Access the recording and transcript of the speech.

Speeches
Group of health care workers in a discussion
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7 Min Read

Investing in physicians as leaders for lasting culture change

Humana’s leadership program is reducing doctor burnout, improving retention and reshaping the physician’s role in organizational success.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Jennifer Abelson, MD
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9 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Abelson

AMA member Jennifer Abelson, MD, of Confluence Health, says the most rewarding part of heart surgery is getting a hug from a patient who feels better.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Health care workers walk outside building
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5 Min Read

Two leaders with one mission: To improve physician well-being

Geisinger’s physician–administrator partnership shows how shared leadership turns well-being goals into lasting systemwide change.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians