AMA STEPS Forward® podcast

Explore the Parenting as a Physician: It Takes a Lot of Patience webinar: https://bit.ly/3YBemKU Access the transcript, and claim CME: https://bit.ly/4b10nFn Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin New and expecting physician parents face unique challenges that can affect well-being, career advancement, and retention. In this AMA STEPS Forward® podcast, Kevin Hopki...

Explore the Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/4fgjbA8 Explore the “Real PTO” for Physicians toolkit: https://bit.ly/3PLIMpg and listen to the podcast episode: https://bit.ly/3PNM7El Read Trends in Clinician Burnout With Associated Mitigating and Aggravating Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic : https://bit.ly/40h6xfh Read Understanding what leaders can do to facilitate healthcare w...

Explore the Value Based Care Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4rqMDtO Explore the AMA’s “What is value-based care” page: https://bit.ly/4hVnbbu Explore “Contracting with aggregator entities to advance value-based care arrangements” physician resource: https://bit.ly/3Xklevq Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Value-based care doesn’t mean doing more with less. Partnerin...

Explore Lifeline for Moms: https://bit.ly/4buiWQI Explore MCPAP for Moms: https://bit.ly/4hbmA3f Explore the Behavioral Health Screening as a Part of Ongoing Care Webinar with Dr. Moore Simas: https://bit.ly/4iuIgbw Access the transcript of this episode and claim CME here: https://bit.ly/3Hi0LTO Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas, Medical Director...

Explore the webinar on Social Determents of Health: https://bit.ly/4obvkeg    Explore the podcast on Racial and Health Equity: http://bit.ly/4qlSPCL Access the transcript and claim CME: https://bit.ly/4cqV3MD Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Delivering effective behavioral and mental health care in American Indian and Alaska Native communities requires more...

Explore the AMA’s “What is value-based care” page: https://bit.ly/4hVnbbu Explore “Creating a Sustainable Future for Value-Based Care: A Playbook of Voluntary Best Practices for VBC Payment Arrangements”:  https://bit.ly/3Mf1ojF Learn more about the AMA Joy in Medicine® Recognition Program: h ttps://bit.ly/4qLBjGZ Explore Annual Prescription Renewal toolkit: https://bit.ly/4a9rzBA Follow STEPS For...

Explore the AMA’s “What is value-based care” page: https://bit.ly/4hVnbbu Explore “Creating a Sustainable Future for Value-Based Care: A Playbook of Voluntary Best Practices for VBC Payment Arrangements”: https://bit.ly/4qMWwkU Explore “Contracting with aggregator entities to advance value-based care arrangements” physician resource: https://bit.ly/3Xklevq Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https:...

A successful value-based care model requires a diverse team with a variety of licenses, backgrounds and training. The physician-led team will often include roles such as patient outreach coordinator, nurse educator, care coordinator, referral coordinator, transitional care nurse, clinical pharmacist, behavioral health specialist and more. Develop a staffing model tailored to your patients’ needs a...

Dr. Vincent Liu, Chief Data Officer at The Permanente Medical Group, an AMA health system group member, shares how they are defining success in Augmented Intelligence (AI) governance. He discusses how they're aligning AI initiatives with strategic goals, scaling successful pilots like ambient documentation, managing emerging risks, and building trust through clinician and patient engagement all wh...

Explore Reduce Burnout, Improve Self-Compassion With Group Coaching for Even the Busiest Physician episode: https://bit.ly/439QIYG Access the transcript of this episode and claim CME: https://bit.ly/4iNKWTe Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn:  https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin   In this AMA STEPS Forward® podcast, Archana Shrestha, MD, MS, board-certified emergency physician, certified physicia...

Explore the “What is behavioral health” page: https://bit.ly/3WOxXX1 Explore the AMA’s BHI Collaborative page: http://bit.ly/3JbKKQk Explore the webinar on Integrating Behavioral Health Into Non-Primary Care Settings: https://bit.ly/3Jlh6rT Explore the webinar on Key Behavioral Health CPT® Codes in Practice: https://bit.ly/47ll1Nc Access the transcript of this episode and claim CME: https://bit.ly...

Resilience describes how well a person returns to normal function after a stressful event or period. Actual recovery may take more time. Experiencing another significant stressor can cause further decline and lead to burnout. These effects of stress sometimes parallel the physical injury-reinjury cycle seen in clinical practice. Organizations can support clinicians’ resilience by creating distract...

Dr. Gaurava Agarwal, Vice President and Chief Wellness Executive at Northwestern Medicine, discusses Frontline Connect: Mental Health Care for the Health Care Workforce, an initiative by the Center for Workplace Mental Health (a program of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation) that provides leaders of health systems with high-impact resources and strategies to improve access to mental h...

Dr. Heather Farley, AMA Vice President of Professional Satisfaction, joins Dr. Elizabeth Harry, Chief Well-being Officer at Michigan Medicine, Carolyn Winslow, PhD, Organizational Research Psychologist and Well-Being Research & Analytics Lead at the Michigan Medicine Office of Well-Being, and Ken Catchpole, PhD, SmartState Endowed Chair in Clinical Practice and Human Factors at MUSC, to discuss ho...

Dr. Mark Schildt, Chief Wellness Officer at El Rio Health, shares how they became the first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) to earn Gold-level recognition from the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine™️ Program in 2024. He describes El Rio's systems-based interventions and offers other strategies for addressing physician well-being and burnout. Explore the Wellness-Centered Lead...

Dr. Keshni Ramnanan, internist serving as chair-elect on the AMA Private Practice Physician Section (PPPS) Governing Council, shares her experience both giving and receiving mentorship in medicine. She also highlights practical tips for getting started. Explore Mentoring for Impact: https://bit.ly/M4IEH Learn  more about the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS): https://bit.ly/4gOv69c Access...

Damage to the brain, mind or spirit can lead to stress injury—a persistent distress or loss of ability that comes from overwhelming stressors such as fatigue, trauma or loss. Stress injuries can lead to a range of problems, including irritability, rigidity, and even depression and thoughts of suicide. Health care professionals can learn more about the stress first aid framework, which attempts to...

Dr. Wayne Jonas, family physician, President of the Healing Works Foundation, and AMA Member, shares the importance of whole person care in the field of oncology. He also explores key strategies for getting started from “Healing and Cancer: A Guide to Whole Person Cancer Care.” Listen to our other episode with Dr. Jonas on whole person care: https://bit.ly/3Dp3gBn Explore the Healing Works Foundat...

Dr. Marian Earls, board-certified General and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician, and Chair of the AAP Mental Health Leadership Work Group for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discusses key learnings the AAP has garnered as a long-standing member of the AMA’s Behavioral Health Integration Collaborative. She also shares common challenges physicians face and practical solutions when i...

Dr. Mark Greenawald, Interim Chair of Family Medicine at Carilion Clinic in Virginia, shares strategies for how to be employed “well” by optimizing your professional satisfaction. Read Dr. Greenawald’s article, as mentioned in the episode: https://bit.ly/3MUHfvY   Explore the Wellness Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cRjJM2   Explore the What to Look for in Your First or Next Practice...

Dr. Jill Jin and Dr. Marie Brown discuss how to save time and improve medication adherence with 90x4 annual prescription renewals. They share strategies for successful implementation and counter even the most skeptical physician’s reservations. MOC Part IV: https://bit.ly/47zFE73 Explore the AMA STEPS Forward Annual Prescription Renewal toolkit: https://bit.ly/3mKY6rs Access the transcript for thi...

A pharmacist can help patients with uncontrolled hypertension by teaching them how to monitor their blood pressure at home and encouraging medication adherence. If state law permits collaborative agreements, the pharmacist may also be able to adjust the therapy to reach blood pressure goals. There are many other ways a clinical pharmacist embedded in a practice can contribute to patient care.   Ex...

Dr. Kevin Hopkins, a family medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic and now Physician Director of Health System Engagement here at the AMA, shares how setting healthy boundaries can help physicians avoid heading down the road of fatigue, exhaustion, and ultimately burnout. Explore Dr. Hopkin's webinar, mentioned in this episode: http://bit.ly/4fGg6dM Access the transcript for this episode: http...

Dr Kevin Hopkins and Dr Jill Jin discuss what it means to be a wellness-centered leader. They also explore strategies for building trust throughout health care organizations, engaging in listening campaigns, and creating a culture of wellness. Explore the Wellness-Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/3OVigu7 Get the De-Implementation Checklist: https://bit.ly/3CLoTIR Explore the Getting Ri...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded coverage of diabetes screening tests, making it easier for Medicare beneficiaries to receive the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C) test. This is more convenient for patients since the test can be taken without fasting. Screenings are critical for identifying patients with prediabetes and developing a structured lifestyle change program.   Explore th...