Recognition is a milestone. Physician well-being is a journey.

Discover both in the 2026 AMA Joy in Medicine® magazine.

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2026 Joy in Medicine magazine
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Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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9 Min Read

How joy in practice drives Dr. Harmon in his senior years

AMA Immediate Past President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, is 71 and still works 65 hours a week. For him, the pleasure of being a physician never gets old.

Physician Health
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Boosting physician and patient satisfaction via acute care at home with Stephen Parodi, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about acute care at home.

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AMA Update
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12 Min Read

Boosting physician and patient satisfaction via acute care at home with Stephen Parodi, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about acute care at home.

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Digital
AMA Update Podcast
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In pandemic’s wake, only 57% of doctors would choose medicine again

Fewer physicians feel fulfilled, says survey of nearly 2,500 doctors. Learn how health systems can restore joy and meaning in work and reduce burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Physician holding stethoscope behind their back
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7 Min Read

A rise in burnout led this health system to shift well-being focus

The pandemic has affected everyone differently. That’s why Baptist Health Medical Group is readjusting how they tackle burnout systemwide.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Cigna’s modifier 25 policy burdens doctors and deters prompt care

Payer’s requirement that physicians submit office notes when reporting E/M codes with modifier 25 is a waste of time and bad for patients. Learn more.

CPT®
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Team-based care can be a boon for your physician private practice

Teamwork isn’t just for sports. Organized group workflow saves money and protects physicians and practice staff from burnout. Learn more with the AMA.

Private Practices
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4 Min Read

Work overload triples the risk of burnout in health care

Across roles, elevated rates of burnout and intent to leave are associated with high workload. Monitoring and reducing workload is key to well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Doctors in surgery
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4 Min Read

Being honest about needing care brings systemic, supportive changes

Stefanie Simmons, MD, experienced postpartum depression at the start of her career, but ruled out getting help. Now she works to get rid of care barriers.

Physician Health