AMA Health System Member Program

Providing enterprise solutions to equip your leadership, physicians and care teams with resources to advance your programs while being recognized as a leader. 

Group of health care professionals looking at a tablet
UPDATED
·
6 Min Read

Advancing Equity through Quality and Safety Peer Network

The Advancing Equity through Quality and Safety Peer Network is a year-long program offered in collaboration with the Brigham & Women’s Hospital (BWH) and The Joint Commission.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
Two people in conversation
·
4 Min Read

New hope for depression: What to know about SAINT therapy

Nicholas Trapp, MD, a psychiatrist with University of Iowa Health Care, explains how SAINT offers rapid, targeted brain stimulation to treat depression.

series
Behavioral Health
Health System Spotlight
Person in bed works on laptop
·
8 Min Read

Doctors work fewer hours, but the EHR still follows them home

While physicians report shorter workweeks, AMA data show EHR and admin tasks still consume off-hours, signaling a need to ease the burden for doctors.

series
Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Cheerful patient with doctor during home visit
·
9 Min Read

A statewide push to deliver top cancer care to rural Iowans

University of Iowa Health Care’s newest addition—an oncology practice with over 20 clinics—positions the health system to transform rural cancer care.

series
Population Health
Health System Spotlight
University of Iowa Health Care building
·
9 Min Read

How a bean field grew into a state-of-the-art orthopaedic hospital

University of Iowa Health Care’s patient-centered facility offers a full range of services for musculoskeletal care, including surgery and rehab.

series
Leadership
Health System Spotlight
Jason Misurac, MD
·
5 Min Read

New reason to use AI ambient documentation: Patients like it

University of Iowa Health Care reports lower physician burnout and more patient satisfaction with tool that helps doctors focus on patient care.

series
Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Willie Underwood III, MD, at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD
·
8 Min Read

Willie Underwood III, MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

A urological surgeon from Buffalo, New York, Dr. Underwood will become AMA president in June 2026. Catch up on the other AMA election results.

AMA Elections
Group of physicians
·
7 Min Read

What life is like in 10 specialties—from the physicians who know

Shadowing a physician is the best way to learn about life in their specialty. Exploring these insights from dozens of them is the next best thing.

series
Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
James Byrne, MD
·
7 Min Read

Lighting a new path in cancer care with radiation therapy

James Byrne, MD, PhD, of University of Iowa Health Care, is doing highly innovative research to improve patient outcomes. The NIH is noticing.

series
Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight