Transforming Medical Practices

Pearl of the Week: A faster and simpler way to order lab tests

Find resources on implementing pre-visit laboratory tests at your practice.

Jun 23, 2025 ·

Pearl of the Week: Prepare before onboarding a new physician

Find resources on well-being strategies for improving clinician onboarding.

Physician Health

Aug 26, 2025 ·

Optimize Onboarding in Health Care

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar explores strategies on effective onboarding.

AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series

Events

Jul 29, 2025 ·

Save Time and Improve Care with Ambulatory Visit Fundamentals

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar will explore workflow strategies that reduce last-minute tasks and improve patient care.

AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series

Events

Jun 2, 2025 ·

Pearl of the Week: Helping MAs feel empowered

Find resources on retaining talent at physician practices.

UPDATED

May 28, 2025 ·

2 Min Read

Practice Transformation: Measure

Download PDFs of the Organizational Biopsy®—AMA’s work in practice transformation aims to create the conditions where joy, purpose & meaning are possible for physicians & other health professionals.

Practice Transformation: Research

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

May 8, 2025 ·

5 Min Read

At Confluence Health, exam rooms are full and waiting rooms are empty

Following key design principles, this health system in North Central Washington has achieved a 66% drop in wait times for new-patient appointments.

Health System Spotlight

May 5, 2025 ·

Pearl of the Week: The cost of unused vacation time

Find resources on helping physicians protect their paid time off.

Physician Health