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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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Debra Atkisson, MD
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5 Min Read

What’s next? How senior physicians can plan a career transition

Retirement can challenge older-adult physicians socially and emotionally. A psychiatrist says it is key for doctors to visualize a new identity.

Career Development
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6 Min Read

Stretch without breaking: Building physician self-care and resilience

Systemic change takes time. Here’s what physicians—and leaders—can do now to prevent burnout and protect mental and emotional health.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the week: The high cost of limited time off

Find resources about helping physicians take their paid time off. 

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Digital
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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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
Steps Forward Innovation Academy
Dec 10, 2025 ·
5 Min Read

AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Learning Collaborative: Reducing Administrative Burden

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Learning Collaborative will guide participants through strategies to reduce physician administrative burden in ambulatory medical practices and processes to facilitate change. 

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Erica Bechtel, MD
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9 Min Read

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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6 Min Read

Preventing physician suicide

Taking proactive steps to identify and address physician distress can help to ensure the well-being of colleagues. Learn more.

Physician Health
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6 Min Read

Primary care group transforms EHR use, slashes burnout by 64%

CenterWell Senior Primary Care leveraged AI and streamlined workflows to reduce documentation load and enhance physician satisfaction and patient care.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
Aug 5, 2025 ·
1 Min Read

Organizational Biopsy® Key Findings

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar provides a deep dive into the AMA’s 2024 Organizational Biopsy® findings.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series