Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Mar 31 - Apr 1, 2025 ·
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March 2025 Practice Innovation Boot Camp

This two-day boot camp, March 31-April 1, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.

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Nov. 15, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Removing stigma part of Northwest Permanente strategy to improving physicians' health and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program

The Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program empowers health systems to reduce burnout. Learn about the program and how to apply.

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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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Supporting Physicians

National Doctors’ Day is one way to acknowledge the hard work of our nations’ physicians who deserve support every day of the year.

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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.

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Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program

The Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program empowers health systems to reduce burnout. Learn about the program and how to apply.

Physician Health
Olaseni Arogundade, MD
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What it's like to specialize in radiology: Shadowing Dr. Arogundade

Confluence Health’s Olaseni Arogundade, MD, says radiology involves limited patient contact, but helps doctors to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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Develop leadership skills CME

Browse CME from American Association for Physician Leadership designed for physicians interested in developing their professional development.

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How the AMA is fighting—and winning—for physicians at the state level

The AMA helped stop 80-plus scope of practice bills, pass 12 prior authorization reform measures, and led dozens of wins to support physician well-being.

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2024 AMA Interim Meeting of the HOD
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Highlights from the 2024 AMA Interim Meeting

Track the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran Nov. 8–12.

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