February 2026

In this issue: Physician committee opportunities | Team-based Care training coming soon | ACTT Physician Lead feature | Plus more!

Lead the future of health system sustainability

Your voice matters. Your leadership is needed.

The AMA is inviting physicians to guide the use of health system resources by joining pivotal committees tasked with shaping a more sustainable model grounded in high-value care.

Drawing on diverse physician expertise, these committees will review anonymized practice patterns to strengthen quality clinical and billing practices using peer collaboration to drive meaningful system improvements.

Physicians can participate in the:

Quality Stewardship Committee: Contribute evidence-informed recommendations that advance clinical best practices, shape policy and elevate patient care. This committee reports to the AMA Physician Workforce & Stewardship branch. Learn more and apply (login required).
Peer Review Billing Committee: Strengthen resource stewardship and identify and promote billing best practices. Collaborate with colleagues and sections to share knowledge and support billing consistency across the profession. This committee reports to the AMA Board. Learn more and apply (login required).

Learn more about resource stewardship at the AMA.

Team-based Care training launch

COMING SOON!

Want to strengthen collaboration, optimize clinic flow and support more efficient and effective day-to-day work for your care team? AMA- ACTT has created new Team-based Care training and it’s launching soon.

This series of eight short online modules, developed with insights from physicians, can help teams improve communication, enhance access to care and reduce burnout.

Evidence shows that when teams receive focused support and practical training, everyone benefits, including patients, providers and the health system as a whole.

Empower your team to work at the top of their roles and function as a high-performing, cohesive unit that delivers better care and a better work experience for everyone. 

Sign up now to be notified when registration opens on Learn@AMA in March.

Team Assessment tool

Boost collaboration ahead of our upcoming training launch by exploring how your team works together with the Team Assessment tool. Developed by AMA-ACTT, this resource helps teams understand their current state, identify opportunities for improvement and focus efforts on meaningful change.

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Explore the Team-based Care resources collection in the AMA-ACTT Resource Centre, featuring a wide range of tools designed to help physician practices and health care teams excel.

Using the Experience Cube to strengthen teams

One area where teams often see immediate improvement impact is in how conversations are structured and understood. Join our webinar on March 2 from 2-3 p.m., where we’ll introduce the Experience Cube, a simple framework to improve communication, build trust and support healthier team dynamics.
Open to Practice Facilitation and Clinic Managers Networks of Practice, participants will learn how to separate observations from assumptions, create psychological safety and apply the model in everyday conversations. Practical tools and resources are included to help you lead more effective, empathetic teams.

Learn more and join one of our AMA-ACTT-supported Networks of Practice to attend and receive notifications about future events.

AI Innovators: Health Tech Solutions

Join the fourth session of ACTT’s Digital Health Innovation Series on March 10 and explore a sampling of AI solutions designed specifically to combat Canadian health care challenges.
Hear from the innovators who are reducing administrative burden and improving patient outcomes.

What you’ll come away with:

Practical tools and approaches to confidently navigate the future of health tech
Lessons from innovators who are reshaping patient care
Real-world examples of AI-driven solutions

Featured speakers:

John Vail (CAN Health Network): Enabling Canadian health innovation
Dr. Sheny Khera (CARM&A Health), Family Medicine Innovation Forum (FMIF) Judge’s Choice: Using AI to simplify complex care
Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti (Bridge Healing Program), FMIF People’s Choice: Bringing AI-powered support to emergency room patients experiencing homelessness
Ingrid Ruys (AMA Privacy Consultant): Privacy Impact Assessment tips to keep your practice privacy compliant

Whether you’re tech-wary or tech-savvy, a seasoned leader or just starting your digital journey, this session will energize and empower you to make confident, ethical and privacy compliant decisions about AI in your practice.
Session runs 7-8:15 p.m. Register today!

Highlighting dedicated ACTT Physician Leads (APL) and their contributions to advancing health care.

Dr. Andie Bains

Family Medicine

Calgary

Meet ACTT Physician Lead Dr. Andie Bains, a champion of meaningful peer connection and a passionate advocate for positive transformation in the health care system. With her commitment to physician wellbeing, she is focused on expanding supports that help clinicians harness AI to boost practice efficiency and reduce burnout.

Read Dr. Bains' Profile

Nearly 1200 Alberta family physicians and rural generalists have adopted the Primary Care Physician Compensation Model (PCPCM)! This funding model blends fee-for-service style payments with compensation for time spent on direct and indirect patient care, as well as compensation for panel size and complexity.
Many physicians who have adopted this model report reduced stress, improved job satisfaction and increased financial resources needed to manage and maintain their practice. Learn more about the PCPCM model, including eligibility and how to apply here.

Accelerating Change Transformation Team (ACTT)

Supporting Alberta physicians and teams to create a high-performing health system.
We're trusted, local advisors with the AMA physician benefit program, funded by the Government of Alberta.

albertadoctors.org/actt

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