News break: AMA recognizes Northwell Health for support of physicians' well-being

The American Medical Association’s 2024 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program acknowledges the nation’s leaders in prioritizing proven efforts to enhance the well-being and professional fulfillment of physicians. Northwell joins the more than 100 organizations across the country that have received this honor since the program's inception in 2019. In 2024, a total of 62 health systems nationwide earned recognition with documented efforts to reduce system-level drivers of work-related burnout. 

Read the full article on the Northwell Newsroom. 

Episode Transcript

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American Medical Association recognizes Northwell Health for support of physicians' well-being.

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This article,written by Alex Costello,originally appeared in the Northwell Newsroom on October 15,
2024.
Northwell Health was awarded silver recognition in the American Medical Association’s 2024 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program,
showcasing the health system’s commitment to supporting the well-being of its physicians.

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The prestigious AMA distinction is granted to organizations that meet the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program and acknowledges the nation’s leaders in prioritizing proven efforts to enhance the well-being and professional fulfillment of physicians.

Executive director of Northwell Health Physician Partners Doctor Mark Talamini said (00:45):
“As a physician,
it is truly a privilege to care for and invest in another human’s well-being.
However,every individual physician’s well-being is important and crucial to their success in caring for others.
That’s why we have been so focused on enhancing the resources we provide our Northwell physicians.

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Our goal is for Northwell to be the best place for physicians to invest in their careers.
” The focus on increased resiliency peaked during the Covid pandemic,
but Northwell has been working to improve conditions for its doctors since before then.
Northwell created Stress First Aid workshops in partnership with the health system’s Center for Traumatic Stress Resilience and Recovery.

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These workshops help physicians create a plan to improve recovery from stress reactions for themselves and their colleagues.
To help physicians, Northwell recently created Team Well Physicians.
It is a tool created by and for physicians that provides resources to help them take care of their well-being.
Additionally,through Northwell’s Connect the Docs program,

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physicians across the system host special meals for their colleagues.
Over these meals,they can discuss their work life and daily stressors,
helping start friendships in a social setting.

AMA President Doctor Bruce A Scott said (02:04):
“Physicians are humans caring for other human beings,
strained by factors beyond their control and challenged by the enormous expectations placed on them to continuously deliver high-quality,
compassionate care.
There is no doubt change is needed, but what needs to change is not the doctors.

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A national movement is gaining momentum to transform healthcare work systems and fix the root causes of physician burnout.
Health organizations that have earned the AMA’s Joy in Medicine recognition are leading this movement with bold visions for redesigned clinical systems to foster professional well-being and support quality care.
” Since its inception in 2019 the AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program has recognized more than 100 organizations across the country.

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In 2024 a total of 62 health systems nationwide earned recognition with documented efforts to reduce system-level drivers of work-related burnout.
They also demonstrated competencies in commitment,
assessment,leadership,efficiency of practice environment,
teamwork and support.