Seven Veterans Affairs health care facilities have been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) for their efforts to reduce physician burnout. The recognition comes from the AMA’s Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program, which annually honors health systems that prioritize clinician well-being and address burnout.
The VA facilities named are VA Boston Health Care System, Central Virginia VA Health Care System, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Phoenix VA Health Care System, VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, and VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System.
To address burnout among clinicians, the Department of Veterans Affairs employs Chief Well-Being Officers at its facilities nationwide. These officers focus on reducing inefficiencies and administrative burdens while promoting practices that support professional fulfillment. This approach is part of a broader effort within the department to enhance employee well-being and improve care for veterans.
“We want all VA employees — especially physicians — to show up for work feeling motivated and go home feeling fulfilled each and every day,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins. “This recognition is proof our efforts to continually improve the work environment across the department are succeeding.”
