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AMA Update for Oct. 21, 2024: Sutter Health on effective health care recruitment, physician retention & adding new residency spots (index only)
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Sutter Health on effective health care recruitment, physician retention & adding new residency spots

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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AMA Update
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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
Rock-filled shore
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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
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AMA Update for Oct. 18, 2024: AMA Joy in Medicine 2024: Top health care trends from successful physician well-being programs (index only)
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AMA Joy in Medicine 2024: Top health care trends from successful physician well-being programs

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top trends from physician well-being programs.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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AMA Joy in Medicine 2024: Top health care trends from successful physician well-being programs [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top trends from physician well-being programs.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
International Conference on Physician Health
Oct 17 - 19, 2024 ·
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International Conference on Physician Health™

The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.

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Ladder leads up to the center of a target
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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
Physician and tablet
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8 steps physicians can take when deciding where to practice

Following these steps can empower resident and fellow physicians to find jobs that match their priorities. 

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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AMA announces 2024 Joy in Medicine recognized health organizations

Sixty-two health organizations earn national distinction for efforts to enhance physician well-being and cure work-related burnout.

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