AMA STEPS Forward® podcast

REPLAY: Why Self-Care is Not Enough in Solving Physician Burnout Nov 4, 2026 37:34 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4iNKWTeExplore Reduce Burnout, Improve Self-Compassion With Group Coaching for Even the Busiest Physician episode: https://bit.ly/439QIYGFollow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedinIn this AMA STEPS Forward® podcast, Archana Shrestha, MD, MS, board-certified emergency physician, certified physician coa

What Matters Beyond the AI Tool: Pearl of the Month Oct 28, 2026 02:54 Explore the Governance for Augmented Intelligence Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4jzsVaR Explore Mastering AI Governance: Key STEPS for Success: https://bit.ly/3J1whWE Explore Johns Hopkins: An AI Success Story: https://bit.ly/3ITXoDb Explore Navigating AI Governance at The Permanente Medical Group: https://bit.ly/45yo3Op Follow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-fo

REPLAY: How to Move Clinician Well-Being Beyond the Buzzword Oct 21, 2026 35:24 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4wh2r4kExplore the Wellness Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/3P6XlabExplore Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program: https://bit.ly/joy-in-medExplore the AMA Organizational Biopsy®: https://bit.ly/ama-org-biopsyFollow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedinWhat does it actually look

Navigating Litigation Stress: What Every Physician Needs to Know Oct 14, 2026 46:57 Explore this related episode: You Are Not Alone: How Health Systems Can Support Physicians Through Litigation: https://bit.ly/3SoaZaY Explore the Peer Support Programs for Physicians Toolkit: https://bit.ly/3SRYlk8 Explore AMA Judicial Advocacy Resources: https://bit.ly/4hdQCHb Follow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Most physicians get no traini

From Burnout to Belonging: The Making of a Well-Being Program Oct 7, 2026 46:21 Explore the Wellness Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/3P6XlabFollow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedinColin West, MD, PhD, Mayo Clinic's Medical Director of Employee Well-Being joins host Kevin Hopkins, MD to trace the origins of Mayo's wellbeing work from a chance conversation during his residency to a program that now spans the entire care team. They dis

REPLAY: A Blueprint for Health Care Leaders to Support Staff After Physician Suicide Sep 30, 2026 35:33 The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741.Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/43JSDDn Explore the Preventing Physician Suicide toolkit: https://bit.ly/4bYQpBPExplore the

Moral Injury in Medicine: Building Bridges Between Leaders and Frontline Teams Sep 23, 2026 36:41 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4inpYKYListen to the first two episodes in this series: Moral Injury in Medicine: The Frontline, with Wendy Dean, MD: https://bit.ly/4exbfMqMoral Injury in Medicine: The Leadership Perspective, with Jason Lesadnrini, PhD, FACHE, LPEC, HEC-C: https://bit.ly/4inpYKYExplore the webinar with all three guests from this series: h

Moral Injury in Medicine: The Leadership Perspective Sep 16, 2026 37:12 Listen to the other two episodes in this series:Moral Injury in Medicine: The Frontline, with Wendy Dean, MD: https://bit.ly/4exbfMqMoral Injury in Medicine: Building Bridges Between Leaders and Frontline Teams with Katherine Meese, PhD: https://bit.ly/4inpYKYExplore the webinar with all three guests from this series:https://bit.ly/48t7nINExplore the Stress First Aid Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4

Moral Injury in Medicine: The Frontline Sep 9, 2026 35:54 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4exbfMqListen to the next two episodes in this series:Moral Injury in Medicine: The Leadership Perspective, with Jason Lesadnrini, PhD, FACHE, LPEC, HEC-C: https://bit.ly/4inpYKYMoral Injury in Medicine: Building Bridges Between Leaders and Frontline Teams with Katherine Meese, PhD: https://bit.ly/4inpYKYExplore the webinar with

REPLAY: A Lifeline for Moms: Providing Whole Person Care in Maternal Health Settings Sep 2, 2026 27:38 Access the transcript of this episode and claim CME here: https://bit.ly/3Hi0LTO 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 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas, Medical Director

REPLAY: Achieving Physician and APP Wellness with the Best Place to Care Initiative Aug 26, 2026 30:52 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/3Su2bAj Explore the AMA Organizational Biopsy®: https://bit.ly/3WVUuSp Learn more about the AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program: https://bit.ly/4hUnJge Explore Creating the Organizational Foundation for Joy in Medicine™: https://bit.ly/4aMYvhL Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-link

Being Authentic and Vulnerable: Pearl of the Month Aug 19, 2026 03:07 Access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4e7KJsK Explore Dr. Jessi Gold's episode, One Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine: https://bit.ly/46eX7CRFollow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedinIn this brief episode, host Dr. Kevin Hopkins shares a quick pearl on combating physician isolation. Drawing on insights from Dr. Jessi Gold's episode, he exp

REPLAY: The Importance of Disconnection Aug 12, 2026 37:22 Claim CME and access the transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/45o9s7a Explore the Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/43BX9Vk Explore the "Real PTO" for Physicians Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4ifGECW Explore the Wellness-Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/4kKpyP9 Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Dr. Rob Saper, Chair of the Department

REPLAY: How Recognition Helps Reduce Physician Burnout Aug 5, 2026 35:07 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4dMNa4W Watch the Human Factors in Health Care webinar: https://bit.ly/3ZBkIKW Explore the Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/4qBbY2x Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin In this AMA STEPS Forward® podcast, Kevin Hopkins, MD, speaks with Amanda Deutsch, MD, FACEP, Director of Well

Small Workflow Changes Can Make a Big Impact: Pearl of the Month Jul 29, 2026 03:17 Explore Human-Centered Health CareDesigning Systems for Physician Well-Being: https://bit.ly/3RtC2ku Follow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin In this brief AMA STEPS Forward® episode, host Kevin Hopkins MD explains why fixing physician burnout means redesigning workflows, not just offering coping tools. He unpacks how cutting unnecessary cognitive load frees up clini

REPLAY: Ambient AI in Health Care: Reducing Documentation Burden Jul 22, 2026 19:29 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/3QGWMEt Explore the Governance for Augmented Intelligence toolkit: https://bit.ly/3Nf1Eit Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Ambient AI is rapidly reshaping how clinicians document care, offering a powerful way to reduce administrative burden without disrupting the patient-physician relations

You Are Not Alone: How Health Systems Can Support Physicians Through Litigation Jul 15, 2026 32:12 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/3SoaZaYExplore the Peer Support Programs for Physicians Toolkit: https://bit.ly/3SRYlk8Explore AMA Judicial Advocacy Resources: https://bit.ly/4hdQCHbFollow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedinNearly one in three physicians will face a malpractice lawsuit during their career, yet the emotional burden i

REPLAY: The Importance of Physician Mentoring Jul 8, 2026 17:28 Claim CME and access the transcript of this episode here: http://bit.ly/4nZx9KL Learn more about the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS): https://bit.ly/4gOv69c Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Dr. Keshni Ramnanan, internist serving as chair-elect on the AMA Private Practice Physician Section (PPPS) Governing Council, shares her experience both giving and receiv

Changing the Culture: How One Ohio Community is Normalizing Physician Mental Health Jul 1, 2026 35:25 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/45Am4so Explore the Wellness-Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/3P6Xlab Follow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin When pediatrician and CMO Rob McGregor, MD surveyed his physicians and found that nearly half were at risk of or already experiencing burnout, he did something unusual: he cold-

Building a Culture of Wellness: Pearl of the Month Jun 24, 2026 03:52 Explore the Wellness-Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/3P6Xlab Explore The Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/4qBbY2x Follow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Physician burnout won't improve until organizations close the gap between what physicians need and what they actually receive. In this short episode, Dr. Kevin Hopkins shares four evide

REPLAY: A Blueprint for Difficult Conversations Jun 17, 2026 25:01 Access the transcript: https://bit.ly/4xwNiwx Learn more about Marlene’s resources: https://marlenechism.com/ Dr. Kevin Taylor, internal medicine physician and professional coach, and Marlene Chism, a consultant, trainer, professional speaker, and author of the recently published book, From Conflict to Courage, outline a blueprint to guide leaders through difficult conversations and workplace conf

REPLAY: When Physicians are in Crisis: Integrating Well-Being into Emergency Response Jun 10, 2026 31:04 Explore the Caring for the Health Care Workforce During Crisis toolkit: https://bit.ly/3N9Ihr7 Explore the Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/3MYj8j9 Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin When crisis strikes, health care organizations often focus on staffing, logistics, and patient care, while workforce well-being remains parallel rather than integr

REPLAY: Physician Parenthood and Well-Being: Lessons from a Successful Parental Wellness Program Jun 3, 2026 27:13 Access the transcript, and claim CME: https://bit.ly/4b10nFn Explore the Parenting as a Physician: It Takes a Lot of Patience webinar: https://bit.ly/3YBemKU 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

Understanding Burnout in a GME Program: Pearl of the Month May 27, 2026 02:49 Explore the Resident and Fellow Well-Being toolkit: https://bit.ly/4tGUGDt Assessment resources: AMA Organizational Biopsy® Well-Being Index from the Mayo Clinic Stanford Professional Fulfillment Index™ Mini Z Resident: Mini ReZ from the Institute for Professional Worklife Explore the Listening Campaign toolkit: https://bit.ly/3OQLH39 Listen to the Well-Being Strategies for Medical School,

How to Move Clinician Well-Being Beyond the Buzzword May 20, 2026 35:24 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4wh2r4kExplore the Wellness Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/3P6XlabExplore Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program: https://bit.ly/joy-in-medExplore the AMA Organizational Biopsy®: https://bit.ly/ama-org-biopsyFollow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedinWhat does it actually look

REPLAY: How Value-Based Care Empowers Health Systems May 13, 2026 31:39 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4eJ3zHV 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/4rhFls3 Learn more about the AMA Joy in Medicine® Recognition Program: https://bit.ly/4pBc8aK Explore A

REPLAY: How Value-Based Care Empowers Independent Practices May 6, 2026 16:56 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4do6y7s 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” physici

Huddle Smarter, Not Longer: Pearl of the Month Apr 29, 2026 03:06 Explore the Daily Huddle toolkit: https://bit.ly/41AWyBk Explore the Saving Time Playbook: https://bit.ly/41BE7MH Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Discover how a brief daily huddle can transform your busy clinic’s communication and efficiency. In this episode, we break down how a 5–10-minute meeting with your entire care team at the start of the day helps yo

A Blueprint for Health Care Leaders to Support Staff After Physician Suicide Apr 22, 2026 35:33 The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741.Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/43JSDDnExplore the Preventing Physician Suicide toolkit: https://bit.ly/4bYQpBPExplore the After

Building an Effective Healthcare Workforce Well-Being Strategy Apr 15, 2026 32:13 Claim CME for this episode: https://bit.ly/4eq9Jem Explore the Wellness Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/3P6Xlab Follow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin What does it take to build America's healthiest workforce? In this AMA STEPS Forward® Podcast, host Kevin Hopkins, MD speaks with Holly Antal, PhD, Vice President and Chief Wellbeing Officer at Nemours C

REPLAY: Why Self-Care is Not Enough in Solving Physician Burnout Apr 8, 2026 37:34 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 physician c

REPLAY: Human-Centered Health Care: Designing Systems for Physician Well-Being Apr 1, 2026 33:17 Ready to start measuring well-being at your organization? Explore the AMA Organizational Biopsy®: http://bit.ly/42d3Ls0 Explore Human Factors in Health Care Webinar: https://bit.ly/3J7RO0g Explore the Saving Time Playbook: https://bit.ly/3KehkRL Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/47Bmi4n Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Dr. Heather Farl

Help Patients Actively Participate in their Care: Pearl of the Month Mar 25, 2026 02:03 Access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/48L3Rua Explore the Health Coaching Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4cdA9At Explore the Integrating a Health Worker into Team-Based Care: https://bit.ly/4tYMPS7 Follow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin A health coaching program can improve outcomes and will benefit both patients and clinicians. The coach amplifies a phys

REPLAY: The Importance of Integrated Care Mar 18, 2026 20:22 Explore the BHI Compendium: https://bit.ly/42J0pxN Access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4sevC5C Follow STEPS Forward®️ on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin AMA Member Dr. Robert Cooley, Associate Professor in Primary Care Medicine at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, discusses the integration of behavioral and physical health care and how colla

How Recognition Helps Reduce Physician Burnout Mar 11, 2026 35:07 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4dMNa4W Watch the Human Factors in Health Care webinar: https://bit.ly/3ZBkIKW Explore the Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/4qBbY2x Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin In this AMA STEPS Forward® podcast, Kevin Hopkins, MD, speaks with Amanda Deutsch, MD, FACEP, Director of Well

Physician Onboarding and Retention Mar 4, 2026 29:41 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/42Af4dD Explore the Onboarding Optimization toolkit: https://bit.ly/4tip7yV Watch the Optimizing Onboarding in Health Care webinar: https://bit.ly/4psUBQR Follow STEPS Forward®️ on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin In this AMA STEPS Forward®️ podcast, adapted from the Optimizing Onboarding in Health Care webinar, Se

Identify Opportunities for Improvement: Pearl of the Month Feb 25, 2026 02:14 Access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4vx6s4p Explore the LISTEN-SORT-EMPOWER Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4a6DXkd Follow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin The LISTEN-SORT-EMPOWER approach, a team-based model focused on eradicating the root causes of professional burnout, assumes systems and behaviors, not people, are the source of many practice problems.

REPLAY: Whole-Person Care: What are Employer Priorities? Feb 18, 2026 20:02 Dr. Raymond Tsai, AMA member and Vice President of Advanced Primary Care at the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH), explains why it is in an employer's best interest to prioritize providing their employees with high-quality, whole-person care. He also provides insights into PBGH’s ongoing efforts to help employers access their model of advanced primary care for their employees and their fam

Ambient AI in Health Care: Reducing Documentation Burden Feb 11, 2026 19:29 Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/3QGWMEt Explore the Governance for Augmented Intelligence toolkit: https://bit.ly/3Nf1Eit Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Ambient AI is rapidly reshaping how clinicians document care, offering a powerful way to reduce administrative burden without disrupting the patient-physician relations

When Physicians are in Crisis: Integrating Well-Being into Emergency Response Feb 4, 2026 31:04 Explore the Caring for the Health Care Workforce During Crisis toolkit: https://bit.ly/3N9Ihr7Explore the Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/3MYj8j9Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedinWhen crisis strikes, health care organizations often focus on staffing, logistics, and patient care, while workforce well-being remains parallel rather than integrate

Attend to the Health of Your Personal Relationships: Pearl of the Month Jan 28, 2026 02:22 Access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4sxeVTc Explore the Stress First Aid Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4sshQx8 Explore the Wellness Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/3YWiFAz Explore the ‘Why Self-Care is Not Enough in Solving Physician Burnout’ Episode: https://bit.ly/4qaKq4C Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Research is showing more a

REPLAY: The Unseen Cost of Limited Time Off Jan 21, 2026 33:43 Explore the AMA STEPS Forward® Interactive Calculators: http://bit.ly/43WvYohExplore the full study: https://mayocl.in/3SI5XlYExplore the Real PTO for Physicians Toolkit: https://bit.ly/436BVyjExplore The Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/4ksv0FqExplore the Team-Based Care Toolkit: https://bit.ly/3LHcDP3Explore A Systematic Approach to EHR Inbox Reduction: http://bit.ly/3Tr8eClAcces

Physician Parenthood and Well-Being: Lessons from a Successful Parental Wellness Program Jan 14, 2026 27:13 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

REPLAY: The Value of Feeling Valued Jan 7, 2026 32:55 Explore the Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/4fgjbA8Explore the “Real PTO” for Physicians toolkit: https://bit.ly/3PLIMpg and listen to the podcast episode: https://bit.ly/3PNM7ElRead Trends in Clinician Burnout With Associated Mitigating and Aggravating Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://bit.ly/40h6xfhRead Understanding what leaders can do to facilitate healthcare worke

The Right Partner Can Make All the Difference: Pearl of the Month Dec 31, 2025 02:21 Explore the Value Based Care Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4rqMDtOExplore the AMA’s “What is value-based care” page: https://bit.ly/4hVnbbuExplore “Contracting with aggregator entities to advance value-based care arrangements” physician resource: https://bit.ly/3XklevqFollow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedinValue-based care doesn’t mean doing more with less. Partnering wi

REPLAY: A Lifeline for Moms: Providing Whole Person Care in Maternal Health Settings Dec 24, 2025 27:38 Explore Lifeline for Moms: https://bit.ly/4buiWQIExplore MCPAP for Moms: https://bit.ly/4hbmA3fExplore the Behavioral Health Screening as a Part of Ongoing Care Webinar with Dr. Moore Simas: https://bit.ly/4iuIgbwAccess the transcript of this episode and claim CME here: https://bit.ly/3Hi0LTOFollow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedinDr. Tiffany Moore Simas, Medical Director for L

Strengthening Behavioral Health in Native Communities: Lessons for Health Care Leaders Dec 17, 2025 23:43 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 t

How Value-Based Care Empowers Health Systems Dec 10, 2025 31:39 Explore the AMA’s “What is value-based care” page: https://bit.ly/4hVnbbuExplore “Creating a Sustainable Future for Value-Based Care: A Playbook of Voluntary Best Practices for VBC Payment Arrangements”: https://bit.ly/3Mf1ojFLearn more about the AMA Joy in Medicine® Recognition Program: https://bit.ly/4qLBjGZExplore Annual Prescription Renewal toolkit: https://bit.ly/4a9rzBAFollow STEPS Forward®

How Value-Based Care Empowers Independent Practices Dec 3, 2025 16:56 Explore the AMA’s “What is value-based care” page: https://bit.ly/4hVnbbuExplore “Creating a Sustainable Future for Value-Based Care: A Playbook of Voluntary Best Practices for VBC Payment Arrangements”: https://bit.ly/4qMWwkUExplore “Contracting with aggregator entities to advance value-based care arrangements” physician resource: https://bit.ly/3XklevqFollow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://b

A Team Approach in Value-Based Care: Pearl of the Month Nov 26, 2025 02:22 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

REPLAY: Navigating AI Governance at The Permanente Medical Group Nov 19, 2025 21:49 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

Why Self-Care is Not Enough in Solving Physician Burnout Nov 12, 2025 37:34 Explore Reduce Burnout, Improve Self-Compassion With Group Coaching for Even the Busiest Physician episode: https://bit.ly/439QIYGAccess the transcript of this episode and claim CME: https://bit.ly/4iNKWTeFollow 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 physician co

What Practice Leaders Need to Know About Scaling Behavioral Health Integration Nov 5, 2025 25:50 Explore the “What is behavioral health” page: https://bit.ly/3WOxXX1Explore the AMA’s BHI Collaborative page: http://bit.ly/3JbKKQkExplore the webinar on Integrating Behavioral Health Into Non-Primary Care Settings: https://bit.ly/3Jlh6rTExplore the webinar on Key Behavioral Health CPT® Codes in Practice: https://bit.ly/47ll1NcAccess the transcript of this episode and claim CME: https://bit.ly/4iK

Limit Commitments, Decisions, and Distractions: Pearl of the Month Oct 29, 2025 05:05 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 distracti

REPLAY: Frontline Connect: Eliminating Barriers to Mental Health Services for the Health Care Workforce Oct 22, 2025 21:04 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

Human-Centered Health Care: Designing Systems for Physician Well-Being Oct 15, 2025 33:17 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

One Federally Qualified Health Center's Journey to Joy in Medicine Oct 8, 2025 29:18 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 Leade

REPLAY: The Importance of Physician Mentoring Oct 1, 2025 17:28 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/M4IEHLearn more about the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS): https://bit.ly/4gOv69cAccess th

Stress First Aid: Pearl of the Month Sep 24, 2025 03:24 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

REPLAY: How to Take a Patient-Centered Approach to Cancer Care Sep 17, 2025 26:28 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/3Dp3gBnExplore the Healing Works Foundatio

Whole Child, Whole Health: Lessons Learned for Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatrics Sep 10, 2025 19:53 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

REPLAY: How to Be Employed Well Sep 3, 2025 36:31 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 To

REPLAY: A Skeptic’s Guide to 90x4 Annual Prescription Renewals Aug 27, 2025 24:02 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/47zFE73Explore the AMA STEPS Forward Annual Prescription Renewal toolkit: https://bit.ly/3mKY6rsAccess the transcript for this e

Help for Patients with Uncontrolled Hypertension: Pearl of the Month Aug 20, 2025 03:08 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. Exp

REPLAY: Setting Boundaries Aug 13, 2025 27:44 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/4fGg6dMAccess the transcript for this episode: http:/

REPLAY: Practical Strategies for the Wellness-Centered Leader Aug 6, 2025 21:07 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/3OVigu7Get the De-Implementation Checklist: https://bit.ly/3CLoTIRExplore the Getting Rid o

Screening for Prediabetes: Pearl of the Month Jul 30, 2025 02:22 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 the

REPLAY: The Impact of Work on Physicians’ Personal Relationships and Well-Being Jul 23, 2025 27:47 Dr. Mickey Trockel, Psychiatrist and Director of Evidence-Based Innovation for the Stanford University School of Medicine WellMD Center, shares findings from a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings on the impact of work on personal relationships and physician well-being. Read Dr. Trockel’s article here: https://mayocl.in/47lXLOYExplore the Wellness-Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit

Eliminating "Pebbles in the Shoe" for Our Emergency Physicians Jul 16, 2025 29:33 Host Dr. Marie Brown, internist and Physician Director of Practice Redesign at the AMA, joins Dr. Diana Savitzky, pediatric emergency medicine physician and Chair of the Well-Being Section of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) to discuss the unique stressors that impact emergency physicians and how alleviating “pebbles in the shoe” can improve physician well-being and team operati

The Unseen Cost of Limited Time Off Jul 9, 2025 33:54 Dr. Christine Sinsky, former vice president of Professional Satisfaction at the AMA, discusses her research on physician vacation habits and their impact on career satisfaction and retention, featuring insights from her recently published Mayo Clinic Proceedings article. She delves into the risks of limited time off, barriers to disconnecting, and how health systems can better support physician we

State-Level Strategies for Behavioral Health Integration Jul 2, 2025 23:25 Dr. Cassie Littler, Medical Director of the Webb Pediatric Specialty Clinic at Denver Health (a Federally Qualified Health Center) discusses the role of state governments in promoting sustainable, integrated behavioral health care. She explores funding disparities, workforce shortages, and the innovative ways states like Colorado are addressing challenges to improve care for individuals with concu

Thanks, but No Thanks: Pearl of the Month Jun 25, 2025 02:26 Many practices reduce unnecessary messages by suppressing the delivery of “thank you” messages into clinician inboxes. With this switch, the care team does not have to manage patient replies that express gratitude or acknowledge understanding (but require no further action). There is no regulatory obligation to respond to every patient portal message. Patient Portal Optimization Toolkit: https://

The Overlooked Link: Cardiovascular and Behavioral Health Integration Jun 18, 2025 28:46 Dr. Kim Smolderen, licensed clinical psychologist and outcomes researcher, Associate Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, Co-founder of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Cardiovascular Psychology workgroup, and a recognized expert in vascular disease, discusses the critical but often underrecognized intersection of cardiovascular and behavioral health. She sh

How to Gain Autonomy as a Physician Jun 11, 2025 30:56 Dr. Greenawald, Interim Chair of Family Medicine at Carilion Clinic in Virginia, explores the concept of "autonomy" for physicians, offering his personal perspective while highlighting how the meaning of autonomy can vary for different physicians depending on their context and environment. Dr. Greenawald also discusses practical strategies for physicians and practice leaders to foster greater indi

The Importance of Disconnection Jun 4, 2025 37:37 Dr. Rob Saper, Chair of the Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, explains what it means to fully disconnect from your work as a practicing physician, and discusses practical, actionable steps to do so.Explore the Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/43BX9VkExplore the "Real PTO" for Physicians Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4ifGECWExplore the Wellness-Centered L

A Lifeline for Moms: Providing Whole Person Care in Maternal Health Settings May 28, 2025 28:01 Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas, Medical Director for Lifeline for Moms, and Obstetric Engagement Liaison for the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) for Moms, explores the opportunities and challenges of maternal behavioral health-focused care models while emphasizing the importance of integrating behavioral health as a core component of perinatal health services. She also discusses pro

Navigating AI Governance at The Permanente Medical Group May 21, 2025 22:02 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

Simplify Note Templates: Pearl of the Month May 14, 2025 03:25 Physicians can often cut out redundant information, only documenting the medically necessary and appropriate history. By encouraging all physicians to create standardized notes with the same look and feel, your clinical team will reduce their cognitive burden and spend less time scrolling.Explore the Simplified Outpatient Documentation and Coding Toolkit: https://bit.ly/3S4ADh2Access the transcrip

Johns Hopkins: An AI Success Story May 7, 2025 20:52 Dr. Alvin Liu, an endowed professor of the AI Oversight Team and inaugural director of the James P. Gills Jr., MD, & Heather Gills Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center at Johns Hopkins Medicine, discusses Johns Hopkins Medicine’s journey with Augmented Intelligence (AI) governance, involving end users to provide feedback, and some critical factors for success in AI adoption and implementation

Mastering AI Governance: Key STEPS for Success Apr 30, 2025 15:35 Dr. Srinivasan Suresh, Chief Information Officer, Chief Medical Information Officer, and Vice President of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses key steps for success in Augmented Intelligence (AI) governance, including establishing leadership and structure, aligning AI initiatives with strategic goals, developing policy, ensuring proper training and education, and continuously evaluati

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