HOLLAND, Mich., Sept. 19, 2025 — Holland Hospital has earned national recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a 2025 Joy in Medicine® organization. The prestigious recognition from the country’s leading physicians’ association honors health systems, hospitals, and medical groups that prioritize proven methods to reduce burnout and enhance the professional fulfillment of doctors that comes from patient care.
Organizations that meet the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program are leaders in the national effort to transform health care work systems and address the root causes of burnout among care teams.
“With this award, Holland Hospital recognizes that medical provider burnout is a risk to quality patient care and quality of life for providers,” said Beth A Peter, MD, FAAFP, medical executive committee member at Holland Hospital. “Looking to support medical professionals in reducing burdensome tasks and supporting their well-being makes a career at Holland Hospital a long-term home rather than a place to just be an employee.”
Burnout among U.S. physicians peaked at 62.8% in 2021 during the Covid pandemic, according to AMA research. However, thanks to strides made to address burnout at the system level, the national physician burnout rate ebbed to 45.2% in 2023. Despite improvements, physician burnout levels remain much higher than other U.S. workers. Continued efforts are essential to ensure doctors receive the support they need to thrive and achieve national health goals.
“Joy in Medicine recognized organizations are leading the gains made against the physician burnout crisis and help clinicians rediscover the deep rewards and joy that come from helping patients,” said AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D. “The AMA distinction honors each organization’s commitment to not only the health and well-being of the care team, but also to patients. Quality care ultimately originates from a positive and purposeful work culture where health care professionals can flourish both mentally and physically.”
Holland Hospital is proud to have implemented a variety of initiatives to support its medical staff to help Holland Hospital providers focus on providing exceptional care to the lakeshore community. “Holland Hospital has implemented several initiatives to support its medical staff, including Compass Peer Support groups, listening sessions with medical staff and administrators, and ongoing efforts by the Provider Wellness Committee to facilitate both social connections and opportunities for well-being,” said Peter. “These efforts help Holland Hospital providers focus on providing exceptional care to the lakeshore community.”
Since its inception in 2019, the AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program has recognized more than 200 organizations across the country. Recognition levels are valid for two years. This year, a total of 109 health organizations nationwide earned recognition with documented efforts to reduce system-level drivers of work-related burnout and demonstrated competencies in commitment, assessment, leadership, efficiency of practice environment, teamwork, and support. Organizations that earned 2025-2026 recognition join a strong group of currently recognized organizations from the 2024-2025 program, bringing the currently recognized cohort to 164 recognized organizations.
Learn more about the AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program at ama-assn.org/joyinmedicine. Holland Hospital and its providers are proud to be the lakeshore leader in quality, value and patient experience. Learn more at hollandhospital.org.
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