Clear Search
William Barish, MD (left), is handing off the role of chief wellness officer to Kelsey Terland, MD.
·
10 Min Read

Passing the torch to sustain a culture of care and connection

William Barish, MD, retires as CWO at Samaritan Health Services, entrusting Kelsey Terland, MD, to further advance physician well-being and belonging.

series
Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Arizona State Capitol
·
4 Min Read

Arizona strengthens its support for physicians’ well-being

The state is part of a growing national movement to remove barriers that deter physicians and other health professionals from getting the mental health care they need.

series
Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Midsection of patient in hospital gown waiting in exam room
·
8 Min Read

Senate budget-reconciliation bill risks worsening access to care

Bill would make it harder for patients to get and stay covered, fails to address Medicare pay, and eliminates loan options vital to medical students.  

series
Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
·
2 Min Read

AMA responds as health insurers try again at prior authorization reform

Credits agency officials & federal lawmakers for leadership and holding industry accountable.

Press Releases
Physician looking out a window
·
8 Min Read

Physicians in these 10 specialties are less likely to quit

Exclusive AMA data shows fewer doctors plan to leave their jobs soon, a sign of progress on retention. Find out how physician specialties compare.

series
Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Smiling businessperson shaking hands
·
4 Min Read

In 1st physician job, onboarding needs to emphasize relationships

Professional relationships are pivotal to long-term physician satisfaction. Learn how to evaluate an employer’s commitment to helping you build them.

series
Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
·
1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Prepare before onboarding a new physician

Find resources on well-being strategies for improving clinician onboarding.

series
Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
James L. Madara, MD
·
7 Min Read

Health care innovator readies his departure as AMA CEO

James L. Madara, MD, took the role in 2011. His strategic vision helped align the AMA’s work more closely with its mission, boosting membership by 33%. 

Leadership
·
2 Min Read

AMA raises concerns about Senate reconciliation bill

Cuts to Medicaid and CHIP funding and changes in eligibility criteria will reduce patients’ access to care.

Press Releases