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Joy in Medicine virtual event
Oct 15, 2024 ·
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AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program honorees reveal

Find out which health systems, hospitals and medical groups have earned recognition from the AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program.

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62 health systems recognized for commitment to physician well-being

These organizations, representing more than 140,000 physicians, are being honored by the AMA’s Joy in Medicine program for efforts to reduce burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Michael A. Horberg, MD
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What it's like in infectious diseases: Shadowing Dr. Horberg

As an infectious diseases physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Michael A. Horberg, MD, remains vigilant in helping patients with HIV.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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C.J. Pierce, MD
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What it's like to specialize in hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Pierce

C.J. Pierce, MD, a hospitalist at Confluence Health, at first didn’t think the specialty was for him. Now he couldn’t be happier with his work-life balance.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What doctors wish patients knew about ADHD in children

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects focus, impulse control. Jonathan Shook, MD, a pediatrician at Hattiesburg Clinic, shares more.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Another form of mammography for breast-cancer detection

Contrast-enhanced mammography can help find breast cancers regular mammograms may miss. Learn how University of Iowa Health Care has put it into practice.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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What it’s really like in family medicine—from 6 physicians who know

Shadowing one family physician is a great way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from six of them is the next best thing.

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Have candid talks with patients about breast-cancer screening

Two Confluence Health physicians describe how to use shared decision-making for starting and determining frequency of mammogram screening. 

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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At Ochsner Health, chief residents help interns master the EHR

A peer-coaching program among ob-gyn residents aims to cut the learning curve and give interns more time with patients and less EHR work after hours. 

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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