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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What doctors wish patients knew about “summer finger bumps”

The blisters, a symptom of dyshidrotic eczema, can happen year-round. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Robert Bai, MD, shares more.

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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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Jul 9, 2024 ·
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Digital Empathy: Navigating Asynchronous Communication

Learn how to foster meaningful connections in a virtual environment.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Teamwork can help save the lives of Iowa patients in cardiac arrest

University of Iowa Health Care’s extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation program can save lives when standard treatment hasn’t worked.

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Scope of Practice
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for July 24, 2024: Addressing the rising cost of health care: The shift to value-based care & value-based care examples
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Addressing the rising cost of health care: The shift to value-based care & value-based care examples

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
AMA Update
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Addressing the rising cost of health care: The shift to value-based care & value-based care examples [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
AMA Update Podcast
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5 MIN READ

Yes, doctors can show empathy in texts to patients. Here’s how.

Even with asynchronous messaging, it’s possible to forge a connection, says Sutter Health’s Matthew Sakumoto, MD. One key: Personalize your message.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
Leaders from Henry Ford Health, Ochsner Health and Sanford Health
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5 MIN READ

How 3 health systems lead on value-based care? Not by slashing costs

Leaders at Henry Ford Health, Ochsner Health and Sanford Health say blunt cost cutting won’t create true value for patients. Find out what does.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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6 MIN READ

In 6 specialties, desire to step away or scale back is common

Overall, 1 in 3 doctors eye exits, but not all specialties are affected equally. Find out how Sanford Health is keeping their doctors engaged.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Exclusive AMA survey reveals who is hit hardest by doctor burnout

Nationwide survey of more than 12,400 physicians shows how administrative burdens drive burnout and prompt doctors to consider leaving their practices.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians