Enhance support for your physicians with AMA Group Membership

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

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5 Min Read

Why efficiency of practice environment is key in burnout battle

Addressing pain points such as time spent on the EHR can help cut physician burnout and earn AMA recognition for your organization’s efforts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

6 physician-approved ways to help kids thrive this school year

Pareen Shah Thakral, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics Fannin, shares key tips to help families and physicians prepare kids for a healthy school year.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about joint injuries and treatment

Joint injuries need proper care, says Mark T. Barron, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic. Ignoring pain can lead to serious issues beyond sprains or fractures. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What it's like to specialize in PM&R: Shadowing Dr. Bechtel

For Erica Bechtel, MD, of Confluence Health, the reward in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) is helping patients regain function.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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More doctors feel supported by health organization leaders

AMA survey finds rising physician trust in leadership, signaling progress in reducing burnout and building a more resilient health care system.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

In fight against doctor burnout, health systems must show commitment

Don’t just talk up efforts to improve physician well-being. Make lower burnout a reality and get AMA recognition by following this road map.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

How a simple “whiteboard” improves the patient checkout experience

With more than 6,000 monthly visits, Jefferson Health’s virtual check out process is a big hit with patients, reducing follow-up lag time by two weeks. 

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

Apps, alerts and coffee power real-time patient care at Rush

Rush University System for Health boosts patient satisfaction to 90% by adapting consumer playbooks and enhancing 24/7 care with digital tools.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about Huntington’s disease

Lisa Toran, MD, a neurologist at Confluence Health, explains Huntington’s disease, a genetic disorder causing progressive cognitive and motor decline.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™