Sustainability

Practice Transformation

Updated | 1 Min Read

Physician well-being is essential for high-quality patient care. Through the AMA’s Practice Transformation framework, we provide guidance to health system leaders on how to create the conditions where joy, purpose and meaning are possible for physicians and care teams.

Through our five-step process (Research, Measure, Act, Recognize, Convene) our evidence-based, field-tested and targeted solutions help guide physicians, care teams and health system leaders on developing and implementing strategies to optimize practice efficiencies, reduce burnout and improve professional well-being. 

Creating thriving practices

Learn more about the AMA’s efforts to improve professional satisfaction and practice sustainability.


Joy in Medicine® logo

AMA Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program

Physician hand with stethoscope, looking a futuristic image on laptop

Organizational Biopsy®

AMA STEPS Forward® logo

AMA STEPS Forward®


Group in a circle with their hands stacked

Creating a culture that supports well-being

Medical staff uses digital tablet

What does the future hold for the culture of medicine?

Two health care workers walking and talking, shown from the neck to the waist

Elevating joy and meaning in medicine


For more information, please contact the AMA practice transformation team.

FEATURED STORIES

Health care team in surgical preparation room

When health care teams run short, physician burnout rises

| 6 Min Read
Doctor listens to patient

Practice participation in value-based care is up since 2014

| 4 Min Read
Health care worker assist a patient at a mammogram exam

Population health approach boosts breast-cancer screening outcomes

| 6 Min Read
Young woman sitting in bed

What doctors wish patients knew about seasonal affective disorder

| 13 Min Read