Is your health system on the list?

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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National Physician Suicide Awareness Day information

National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, observed each year on Sept. 17, highlights the alarming rates of physician suicide and the need for greater support in health care.

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Empowering physicians to put their health first

One key is to change licensing and credentialing applications to support physicians who seek care for mental health or substance-use disorders.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Marshfield Clinic tackles burnout by first helping the individual

Battling the burnout epidemic requires system-level change, and Marshfield Clinic Health System is keeping the focus where it counts: on the physician.

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Five physician specialties that spend the most time in the EHR

A new study compares EHR time demands among specialties, as well as which physicians are required to do the most work after hours.

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6 steps to measuring physician burnout—and then reversing it

An AMA toolkit offers practical ways organizations can assess physician burnout and improve well-being.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Engage physicians in practice innovation

Find resources on developing the Scholars of Wellness program at your organization.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Tackling health care challenges through “servant” leadership

ACOG President and Northwest Permanente ob-gyn Stella Dantas, MD, says listening is first step to collaborative changes that improve well-being.

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Health System Spotlight
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Sept. 6, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Medical student advocacy leads to credentialing application change and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Physician onboarding isn’t a formality. It’s a cultural lynchpin.

New research shows it’s correlated with physician satisfaction. A champion of physician well-being shares tips for building an effective program.

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Transitioning to Practice