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Joy in Medicine magazine: Sanford Health
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10 Min Read

Investing in physician leadership helps everyone thrive

South Dakota-based Sanford Health has found that physician well-being improves when leaders are given the tools to develop effective leadership behaviors.

Physician Health
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9 Min Read

Women physicians face heavier burdens and higher burnout risk

Across 12 years of surveys, women physicians had higher burnout and lower work-life integration than men. Health systems can help by easing admin load.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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8 Min Read

Daily team huddles: 15 minutes to smoother clinic days

Launch daily huddles that preview schedules, solve snags early and strengthen team communication with a three-step guide from an updated AMA toolkit.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
John Whyte, MD
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5 Min Read

Catch up with the most influential people in health care

Learn about some of the innovative leaders honored for their work to move medicine forward during a time of challenges and promise in health care.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
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Joy in Medicine®: Impact

Explore the impact of Joy in Medicine® through the experiences of recognized organizations.

Physician Health
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When health care teams run short, physician burnout rises

AMA data shows how inadequate staffing takes a toll on well-being and retention across physician specialties. Smart health systems are making a change.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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7 Min Read

Managing a successful health system merger without the awkward dance

Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System unite cultures and physicians to deliver seamless, patient-centered care in rural communities.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Heather Spies, MD, at the 2025 American Conference on Physician Health
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6 Min Read

Sanford Health anchors physician well-being in relationships

The health system’s relationship-driven well-being program has boosted culture, cut burnout, and saved $27 million annually by reducing physician turnover.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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A pledge to detect type 1 diabetes and celiac disease early

Sanford Health is leading the nation’s largest integrated rural effort to screen children for type 1 diabetes, giving families answers before illness strikes.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight