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Team of doctors discussing over x-ray report
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7 Min Read

7 health systems finding success in physician recruitment, retention

From mentorship to well-being, health systems across the U.S. are finding creative ways to improve work environments to keep doctors engaged.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
John Whyte, MD, at the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting
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New AMA CEO outlines bold vision to shape health care’s future

John Whyte, MD, MPH, told delegates that it is physicians who will drive progress to meet the needs of patients for generations to come. 

Interim Meeting
AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, speech at 2025 AMA Interim Meeting (lapel pin)
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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, address at the 2025 Interim Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting, Bobby Mukkamala, MD, urges physicians to fight for a more just, sustainable, and humane health care system. Access the recording and transcript of the speech.

Speeches
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AMA president highlights how an assertive AMA is driving change in Washington

AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., outlined the biggest challenges facing medicine and touted recent bipartisan wins for physicians and patients.

Press Releases
Group of health care workers in a discussion
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7 Min Read

Investing in physicians as leaders for lasting culture change

Humana’s leadership program is reducing doctor burnout, improving retention and reshaping the physician’s role in organizational success.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Jennifer Abelson, MD
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9 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Abelson

AMA member Jennifer Abelson, MD, of Confluence Health, says the most rewarding part of heart surgery is getting a hug from a patient who feels better.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Health care workers walk outside building
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Two leaders with one mission: To improve physician well-being

Geisinger’s physician–administrator partnership shows how shared leadership turns well-being goals into lasting systemwide change.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Yuka Tsukahara, MD
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Finding my place in medicine: Yuka Tsukahara, MD, PhD, family physician

Attracted by research potential and athlete diversity, Dr. Tsukahara chose University of Iowa Health Care to advance care in sports medicine.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
Cheryl Stults, PhD
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7 Min Read

With ambient AI, 93% of doctors can give patients “full attention”

Study also shows drops in self-reported after-hours work and burnout at Sutter Health. Find out how Sutter Health’s use of AI is evolving. 

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Digital
Health System Spotlight