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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In a first job, don’t sleep on licensure, privileges, credentials

The process can take many months to complete. Don’t delay your transition to practice by taking it for granted.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice

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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This CWO leads systemic approach to combat physician burnout

As chief wellness officer (CWO) for Lehigh Valley Health Network, Amy A. Jibilian, MD, shares the need to reduce stigma and ease administrative burdens.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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How 2 Rush medical students built a lifesaving training program

Rush 9-1-1 is tackling emergency care inequities with free CPR and first aid training. Meet the medical student leaders behind the program.

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New Henry Ford Health hospital helps fill behavioral health gaps

The opening of Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital expands mental health care with evidence-based treatments, family involvement and training.

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Health System Spotlight
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Geisinger is taking sting out of prior authorization for doctors

A centralized pharmacy team now handles all requests, saving Geisinger clinics up to fours a week and boosting payer approval rates by 30%.

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Prior Authorization
Health System Spotlight
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What doctors wish patients knew about decision fatigue

The daily flood of decisions can be exhausting. Lisa MacLean, MD, a psychiatrist at Henry Ford Health, shares how to overcome decision fatigue.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Community engagement helps Delaware health system retain doctors

After assessing gaps in recruitment, Bayhealth leveraged its residency program, loan repayment and “buddy” system to build its physician workforce. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Physicians’ greatest use for AI? Cutting administrative burdens

A majority of doctors surveyed by the AMA say AI’s biggest contribution, so far, is to ease their workloads. Find out how AI is being put to use.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy upcoming events

Learn more about upcoming events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.

AMA STEPS Forward®