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5 Min Read

To boost physician well-being, say goodbye to “metric madness”

Stop grading the doctor on parking or the cafeteria food, says R. John Sawyer, PhD, of Ochsner Health. Here’s how to find and use metrics that matter.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Pearl of the Week: Building a culture of wellness

Find resources on how leaders can help physicians feel valued. 

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Isaac J. Myers II, MD
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10 years of Baptist Health Medical Group, led by this family doctor

Isaac J. Myers II, MD, shares how he helped bring hundreds of physicians and nonphysician providers together into one medical group—then double it in size.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
Farrah Hafeez, DO,
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What it's like to specialize in obesity medicine: Shadowing Dr. Hafeez

Farrah Hafeez, DO, of Henry Ford Health, says a rewarding part of being an obesity medicine physician is seeing patients make steady improvements.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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These health systems offer peer support to overcome challenges

Whether through formal or informal programs, cultivating connections is a key way to drive professional satisfaction and improve physician well-being. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Researchers mine EHR metadata for clues to cut doctor burdens

Six new studies funded by the AMA will show EHRs’ impact and how to improve their use to help patients and doctors.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

AMA STEPS Forward® Learning Collaboratives FAQs

Explore the frequently asked questions about AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Learning Collaboratives.

Physician Health
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6 Min Read

5 tips to determine how tech can support your physicians

Health systems must make technology work for physicians. Asking the right questions can help organizations evolve their processes.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for Feb. 24, 2025: Physician burnout solutions: A leadership program for doctors that makes them feel valued at work
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Physician burnout solutions: A leadership program for doctors that makes them feel valued at work

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician burnout solutions.

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Physician Health
AMA Update