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Oct 15, 2024 ·
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AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program honorees reveal

Find out which health systems, hospitals and medical groups have earned recognition from the AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program.

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AMA announces 2024 Joy in Medicine recognized health organizations

Sixty-two health organizations earn national distinction for efforts to enhance physician well-being and cure work-related burnout.

Press Releases
Michael A. Horberg, MD
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What it's like in infectious diseases: Shadowing Dr. Horberg

As an infectious diseases physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Michael A. Horberg, MD, remains vigilant in helping patients with HIV.

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C.J. Pierce, MD
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What it's like to specialize in hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Pierce

C.J. Pierce, MD, a hospitalist at Confluence Health, at first didn’t think the specialty was for him. Now he couldn’t be happier with his work-life balance.

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More health care teamwork means less burnout: physician survey

Even small improvements in “teamwork climate” at health systems are linked to lower odds of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. 

Physician Health
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Pearl of the Week: Build a peer support program

Find resources on peer support programs for physicians.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Digging into the data to cut EHR burdens that drive burnout

Learn about the latest research projects funded as part of an AMA grant program to understand and improve how EHRs are used in practice.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Use of secure messaging doesn’t cut back phone calls

Research among resident physicians suggests that secure messaging may be adding to doctors’ burdens rather than reducing them. 

Resident Wellness
Alpa Shah, MD
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What it’s like in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry

Alpa Shah, MD, feels the most rewarding part of perinatal and reproductive psychiatry is helping women make informed decisions for a healthy pregnancy.

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