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When three colleagues died by suicide within a year, Geisinger didn't just grieve, they built a system. In this AMA STEPS Forward Podcast®, host Kevin Hopkins, MD speaks with Halle Ellison MD, MAS PSHQ, FACS, Director of Physician and APP Well-being, and Stephanie Andreacci, LCSW, Peer Support Program Manager, about the creation and evolution of Geisinger's Personnel Crisis Response Team (PCRT).

What started as an effort to coordinate a fragmented, siloed response has grown into a comprehensive, proactive framework with 160 activations in just three years. Dr. Ellison and Stephanie share how they tackled stigma, changed language around suicide, built cross-departmental collaboration, and created a culture where asking for help is not just accepted, but expected.

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▹ Fighting scope creep
▹ Fixing prior authorization
▹ Reducing physician burnout
▹ Making technology work for physicians

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The AMA STEPS Forward® Podcast is for informational purposes only. The content is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. Mention of a third-party organization, product, or service in the Podcast does not imply and is not intended as a promotion or endorsement by the American Medical Association (AMA). This content is not intended as medical, legal, or consulting advice, or as a substitute for the advice of a physician, attorney, or other professional. The views, opinions, and positions expressed by the speakers are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the AMA, the individual’s employer, or any affiliated organization. The AMA makes no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information provided in this Podcast. The materials and information contained herein are provided as-is. No part of this Podcast may be reproduced, stored, transmitted, or distributed in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the AMA.

Listen to the first two episodes in this series:  

• Moral Injury in Medicine: The Frontline, with Wendy Dean, MD:  
  • Spotify: https://bit.ly/46wE07E  
  • Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4ryMy7T  
• Moral Injury in Medicine: The Leadership Perspective, with Jason Lesadnrini, PhD, FACHE, LPEC, HEC-C: 
  • Spotify: https://bit.ly/3V5WMjQ  
  • Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4yWqZ3z  

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Explore Katherine Meese’s research:  

• Predictors of Perceived Senior Leader Honesty and Integrity: Results from a National Sample of Healthcare Workers: https://www.ovid.com/jnls/jhmonline/abstract/10.1097/jhm-d-24-00139~predictors-of-perceived-senior-leader-honesty-and-integrity?redirectionsource=fulltextview  

Explore recent AMA research on moral injury:  

• Moral Distress and Occupational Burnout in US Physicians: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2846921#google_vignette  

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In this final episode of a three-part series on moral injury, host Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS sits down with Katherine Meese, PhD, to discuss the differences in how moral injury is experienced by frontline teams and leadership, and how the trust gap between the two can be bridged. Dr. Meese expands on the “middle management trust gap,” how leaders can unintentionally erode trust by blaming decisions on those above them, and offers practical ways to communicate hard decisions, rebuild trust through apology and forgiveness, and share ownership of a healthier culture.   

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▹ Reforming Medicare payment
▹ Fighting scope creep
▹ Fixing prior authorization
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▹ Making technology work for physicians

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The AMA STEPS Forward® Podcast is for informational purposes only. The content is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. Mention of a third-party organization, product, or service in the Podcast does not imply and is not intended as a promotion or endorsement by the American Medical Association (AMA). This content is not intended as medical, legal, or consulting advice, or as a substitute for the advice of a physician, attorney, or other professional. The views, opinions, and positions expressed by the speakers are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the AMA, the individual’s employer, or any affiliated organization. The AMA makes no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information provided in this Podcast. The materials and information contained herein are provided as-is. No part of this Podcast may be reproduced, stored, transmitted, or distributed in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the AMA.

Listen to the first episode in this series, Moral Injury in Medicine: The Frontline with Wendy Dean, MD: 

• Spotify: https://bit.ly/46wE07E  
• Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4ryMy7T  

Register for the October 6th webinar with all three guests from this series: https://bit.ly/4hfoR0C   

Explore the Stress First Aid Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4zwhd9o    

Explore the Wellness Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/3P6Xlab  

Explore Jason Lesandrini’s research on moral injury:   

• Addressing Moral Distress and Moral Injury in Healthcare: Implications for Workforce Well-Being and Systemic Change: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1546084324001706   

Explore recent AMA research on moral injury:   

• Moral Distress and Occupational Burnout in US Physicians: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2846921#google_vignette   

Follow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin  

In this second episode of a three-part series on moral injury, host Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS sits down with Jason Lesandrini PhD, FACHE, LPEC, HEC-C, Assistant Vice President for Ethics, Advance Care Planning and Spiritual Health at Wellstar Health System in Georgia, to talk about how moral injury uniquely affects health care leaders who are often caught between organizational demands and their teams and are expected to execute decisions they privately question. Lesandrini distinguishes between decisions leaders merely disagree with and those that truly violate their values while sharing practical ways leaders can name moral distress early, build ethical workplace cultures, and avoid losing themselves in the process.   

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🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including:
▹ Reforming Medicare payment
▹ Fighting scope creep
▹ Fixing prior authorization
▹ Reducing physician burnout
▹ Making technology work for physicians

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The AMA STEPS Forward® Podcast is for informational purposes only. The content is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. Mention of a third-party organization, product, or service in the Podcast does not imply and is not intended as a promotion or endorsement by the American Medical Association (AMA). This content is not intended as medical, legal, or consulting advice, or as a substitute for the advice of a physician, attorney, or other professional. The views, opinions, and positions expressed by the speakers are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the AMA, the individual’s employer, or any affiliated organization. The AMA makes no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information provided in this Podcast. The materials and information contained herein are provided as-is. No part of this Podcast may be reproduced, stored, transmitted, or distributed in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the AMA.

Explore the Stress First Aid Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4zwhd9o  

Explore the Wellness Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/3P6Xlab 

Explore Dr. Wendy Dean’s research on moral injury:  

• Moral Injury in Health Care: A Unified Definition and its Relationship to Burnout: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11468615/  
• Guidance for Creating Morally Healthy Organizations That Remediate the Experience of Moral Injury in Health Care: Findings From an International e-Delphi Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39663983/  

Explore recent AMA research on moral injury:  

• Moral Distress and Occupational Burnout in US Physicians: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2846921#google_vignette  

Follow STEPS Forward on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin 

In this first episode of a three-part series, host Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS sits down with Wendy Dean MD, a moral injury expert, to unpack how the language around moral injury matters, and what happens with health care systems ask clinicians to practice in ways that violate their professional identity and values. 

From prior authorization battles to restrictive referral policies, they explore the real-world forces driving moral injury and what health systems can do to start to heal the trust gap between clinicians and leadership. 

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▹ Reforming Medicare payment
▹ Fighting scope creep
▹ Fixing prior authorization
▹ Reducing physician burnout
▹ Making technology work for physicians

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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 programs designed to help physicians provide comprehensive, whole-person care to their patients, addressing both physical and mental health needs throughout their perinatal journey.

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▹ Fighting scope creep
▹ Fixing prior authorization
▹ Reducing physician burnout
▹ Making technology work for physicians

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The AMA STEPS Forward® Podcast is for informational purposes only. The content is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. Mention of a third-party organization, product, or service in the Podcast does not imply and is not intended as a promotion or endorsement by the American Medical Association (AMA). This content is not intended as medical, legal, or consulting advice, or as a substitute for the advice of a physician, attorney, or other professional. The views, opinions, and positions expressed by the speakers are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the AMA, the individual’s employer, or any affiliated organization. The AMA makes no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information provided in this Podcast. The materials and information contained herein are provided as-is. No part of this Podcast may be reproduced, stored, transmitted, or distributed in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the AMA.

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Dr. Suzanna Fox and Yasemin Moore from Advocate Health, which achieved Joy in Medicine Gold for the Southeast region in 2023, discuss the Best Place to Care Initiative and its use of STEPS Forward® resources and Organizational Biopsy® results to provide well-being care for their physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

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In 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 explores how small, honest moments of vulnerability can quietly signal to colleagues that it's okay to struggle out loud. This simple practice can break down the "push through it" culture in medicine and open the door for others to reach out when they need support the most. 

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🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including:
▹ Reforming Medicare payment
▹ Fighting scope creep
▹ Fixing prior authorization
▹ Reducing physician burnout
▹ Making technology work for physicians

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The AMA STEPS Forward® Podcast is for informational purposes only. The content is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. Mention of a third-party organization, product, or service in the Podcast does not imply and is not intended as a promotion or endorsement by the American Medical Association (AMA). This content is not intended as medical, legal, or consulting advice, or as a substitute for the advice of a physician, attorney, or other professional. The views, opinions, and positions expressed by the speakers are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the AMA, the individual’s employer, or any affiliated organization. The AMA makes no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information provided in this Podcast. The materials and information contained herein are provided as-is. No part of this Podcast may be reproduced, stored, transmitted, or distributed in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the AMA.

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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.

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▹ Reforming Medicare payment
▹ Fighting scope creep
▹ Fixing prior authorization
▹ Reducing physician burnout
▹ Making technology work for physicians

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In this AMA STEPS Forward® podcast, Kevin Hopkins, MD, speaks with Amanda Deutsch, MD, FACEP, Director of Well-Being in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, about the power of appreciation and recognition in health care. They discuss why feeling valued is critical to reducing physician burnout and improving retention, how leaders can embed recognition into organizational culture, and practical strategies that help care teams feel seen and supported. Drawing on research, real-world examples, and Dr. Deutsch’s experience in physician well-being, this episode offers actionable insights for building more human-centered and engaged health care teams. 

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🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including:
▹ Reforming Medicare payment
▹ Fighting scope creep
▹ Fixing prior authorization
▹ Reducing physician burnout
▹ Making technology work for physicians

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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 clinicians' time and mental bandwidth for patient care and shares a simple exercise for spotting and fixing small friction points to build momentum for bigger change.

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew

🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including:
▹ Reforming Medicare payment
▹ Fighting scope creep
▹ Fixing prior authorization
▹ Reducing physician burnout
▹ Making technology work for physicians

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The AMA STEPS Forward® Podcast is for informational purposes only. The content is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. Mention of a third-party organization, product, or service in the Podcast does not imply and is not intended as a promotion or endorsement by the American Medical Association (AMA). This content is not intended as medical, legal, or consulting advice, or as a substitute for the advice of a physician, attorney, or other professional. The views, opinions, and positions expressed by the speakers are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the AMA, the individual’s employer, or any affiliated organization. The AMA makes no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information provided in this Podcast. The materials and information contained herein are provided as-is. No part of this Podcast may be reproduced, stored, transmitted, or distributed in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the AMA.