AMA Peer Support Workshop

Oct. 28-29, Chicago: Elevate staff well-being, enhance patient safety and reinforce core values that fuel excellence in care.

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Pearl of the week: Burnout isn’t equal

Learn about specialty-level burnout trends.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Joy in Medicine magazine: CenterWell
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More time with patients restores joy in medicine for physicians

At CenterWell Senior Primary Care, building in enough time for doctors to develop deeper knowledge of their patients’ needs is bolstered by dividing tasks within a team.

Physician Health
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Research to advance physician well-being

AMA’s work in practice transformation aims to create the conditions where joy, purpose & meaning are possible for physicians & other health professionals.

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Matches in various states of burning
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Is your contract causing your doctor burnout? 5 clauses to reevaluate

Harsh or vague employment contract terms can render many effective physician burnout solutions unworkable. Learn how to keep your options open.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Advocacy Impact Report: June 2026 cover (Index)
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AMA Advocacy Impact Report

Learn how the AMA is leading national initiatives to build a health system that is more effective, sustainable and centered on patients. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact. 

Access to Care
Healthcare team stands in a circle
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New tools and team fixes aim to ease physician strain

At Ochsner Health, structured team interventions and AI tools help reduce physician burnout and improve well-being across care teams.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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May 29, 2026: National Advocacy Update

National advocacy makes it safer for more than 3.35 million physicians and other healthcare professionals to seek care, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Joy in Medicine magazine: The Permanente Medical Group
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Turning feedback into hope: A physician-led well-being strategy

The Permanente Medical Group maintains a commitment to making strides in professional fulfillment, a culture of compassion and growth, and through innovative leadership.

Physician Health
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John Whyte, MD, MPH, on burnout, AI and the future of physician leadership

On a recent episode of the “How I Doctor” podcast Dr. Whyte discussed how the AMA is tackling some of the biggest issues facing medicine. Learn more.

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