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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Digital access and smart protocols drive results in perinatal care

From emergency simulations to telehealth, Ochsner Health is raising the standard for maternal care across Louisiana’s hospitals and rural clinics.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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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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Assessment is step 1 to cut physician burnout in your health system

The AMA has recognized over 130 organizations for well-being efforts. Measuring burnout is essential to understanding and addressing system issues.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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A statewide push to deliver top cancer care to rural Iowans

University of Iowa Health Care’s newest addition—an oncology practice with over 20 clinics—positions the health system to transform rural cancer care.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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What it's like to specialize in orthopaedic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Pratt

Jeffrey Pratt, MD, MPH, of Confluence Health, says one of the keys to being a successful orthopaedic surgeon is committing to the work on a daily basis.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What doctors wish patients knew about the impact of caffeine

Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may pose a danger to your health. Four physicians share what to keep in mind.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 Min Read

Colon cancer becoming more common in people under 50

Doug Corley, MD, PhD, of The Permanente Medical Group, shares why rising colon cancer rates—up 2% yearly in younger patients—demand earlier screening.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Here is how value-based care can work for private practices

With data and commitment, value-based care payment models can help sustain larger physician-led organizations and smaller private practices.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Burnout eases for doctors at every career stage as support rises

Exclusive AMA survey data shows physician burnout rates are down, while job satisfaction and feeling valued have risen across all post-training years.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians