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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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Shared culture of well-being drives systemwide recognition

Through unified well-being efforts, Advocate Health earned recognition from the AMA’s Joy in Medicine program across its entire system.

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Physician Health
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Amplifying the human touch while cutting documentation burden

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, AI helps close care gaps, streamline notes and reduce pajama time, supporting stronger patient-physician connection.

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A 4-step path to team-based rooming that saves physicians time

Strengthened team roles in rooming and discharge can improve practice flow, ease burdens and support physician well-being. Learn more with the AMA. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Dec. 19, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Medical Licensing Board of Indiana makes changes to support physician well-being and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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How one group is easing practice transitions and retaining doctors

Baptist Health Medical Group creates pathway for retiring physicians through extended transition period to support patient care, mentoring successors. 

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Career Development
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Practice Transformation: Recognize

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

Sustainability
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Practice Transformation

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

Sustainability
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These physicians are most at risk for social isolation

A national study shows women, unmarried and early-career physicians face higher social isolation, a factor tied to burnout and suicidal thoughts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Avoid muffin rage

Learn how real workplace benefits—not small tokens—create a culture where physicians feel supported.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week