Enhance support for your physicians with AMA Group Membership

The American Medical Association Health System Program partners with your leadership to tailor solutions that allow you to maximize support for your physicians and care teams.

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6 MIN READ

For these health systems, value-based care means putting patients first

Here is a look at how members of the AMA Health System Program are finding different ways to embrace the value-based care model and make an impact.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight

AMA Health System Program

Leading health systems across the country partner with the AMA to maximize support for physicians and care teams.

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8 MIN READ

Pain-management guidance emphasizes individualized patient care

New guidance from the Federation of State Medical Boards recognizes that pain management is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor.

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6 MIN READ

To mark 100, Baptist Health skips the party to focus on service

With “100 Days of Service” initiative celebrating its 100th birthday, Baptist Health delivers free screenings, food drives and more.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
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3 MIN READ

What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Cehajic

Boris Cehajic, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says every general surgeon needs humility, focus and compassion and you must be able to deal with surprises.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about managing eczema

This skin condition can be uncomfortable. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Edward Esparza, MD, PhD, shares how to manage eczema.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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9 MIN READ

How to integrate a systemwide well-being strategy

Atlantic Health System wants to be the best place for physicians to practice in New Jersey. A key to that is elevating physician well-being. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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7 MIN READ

What is value-based care?

Value-based care is a health care model focused on enhancing patient outcomes and quality of care. Find AMA resources on value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health Care Definitions
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6 MIN READ

Top health tips that pediatricians want parents to know

Being a kid isn’t easy these days. Being the parent of a kid can be even more challenging. Learn what pediatricians want everyone to know.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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5 MIN READ

In burnout battle, it’s on leaders to show how teamwork matters

Collaboration is key to moving the needle on physician well-being and burnout, say Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, and Louis Jeansonne, MD, of Ochsner Health.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight