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Read the 2025 AMA Joy in Medicine® magazine to see if your organization has been recognized for dedication to physician well-being.

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Want a better residency experience? Here’s what works

HCA Healthcare is taking dramatic strides to improve resident well-being. Progress can start with a simple question: What does the resident want to do?

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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1,800-plus organizations move to support physician health, well-being

Health systems across the nation are getting rid of unnecessary questions that can deter doctors from getting needed care. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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When health care teams run short, physician burnout rises

AMA data shows how inadequate staffing takes a toll on well-being and retention across physician specialties. Smart health systems are making a change.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Managing a successful health system merger without the awkward dance

Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System unite cultures and physicians to deliver seamless, patient-centered care in rural communities.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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After adverse events, peer support helps physicians heal

Sutter Health built tiered peer support programs to help physicians and staff cope with the emotional toll of adverse outcomes and strengthen well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Pearl of the week: Minimize unnecessary training

Learn how to reduce physician burnout by cutting unnecessary training modules.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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AMA solution cuts credentialing burdens for doctors, hospitals

VeriCre leverages AMA’s verified physician data to expedite the application processing and verification component of credentialing. 

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Physician Professional Data™
Fighting for Physicians
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Sanford Health anchors physician well-being in relationships

The health system’s relationship-driven well-being program has boosted culture, cut burnout, and saved $27 million annually by reducing physician turnover.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Oct. 17, 2025: National Advocacy Update

DoD review of credentialing policies to eliminate stigmatizing mental health language passes the Senate and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update