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5 Min Read

Uniting physician voices to build a stronger future in medicine

By joining the AMA, physicians are collaborating to improve care, support well-being and advocate value-based care through unified leadership.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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May 16, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Arizona Medical Association achieves wellness victory and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Ellen Mateo, MD
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What it's like to specialize in pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Mateo

Ellen Mateo, MD, of Confluence Health, says a rewarding aspect of being a pediatrician is witnessing sick children recover in a nurturing environment.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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3 Min Read

National physician burnout survey

Burnout rate improving among physicians, though rates remain high since 2011. Learn more.

Physician Health
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Measuring and addressing physician burnout

Research shows that large-scale change is needed to address the ongoing physician burnout crisis. Learn more about the AMA's efforts.

Physician Health
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6 Min Read

Sutter Health grows physician leaders, cuts doctor turnover to 3%

The goal is to foster learning opportunities across the Northern California health system to create a “lifelong home” for physicians and other health professionals.  

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Which physician specialties are seeing a drop in burnout?

Exclusive AMA data shows that while job stress is easing and satisfaction is rising, each physician specialty requires targeted support. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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9 Min Read

How The Permanente Medical Group is transforming patient outcomes

Through innovation, prevention and AI-driven care, the Northern California medical group improves outcomes, leads nation in value-based care delivery.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

Study details how senior doctors—a lot of them—experience ageism

Ageism affects physicians in some universal ways, but also some unique ways. Learn how to protect older doctors for everyone’s benefit.

Physician Health