How Sanford Health is strengthening clinician well-being and fulfillment
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Sanford Health — the nation's largest rural health system, serving more than 2 million patients across the upper Midwest — has taken a deliberate, organization-wide approach to clinician well-being by investing in relationships, leadership development and a culture of listening.
This session will highlight Sanford's initiatives that are strengthening professional fulfillment, including high-impact onboarding; coaching and mentoring as part of career development; and leadership training focused on well-being competencies.
Key takeaways include:
This session will highlight Sanford's initiatives that are strengthening professional fulfillment, including high-impact onboarding; coaching and mentoring as part of career development; and leadership training focused on well-being competencies.
Key takeaways include:
- An inside look at initiatives that helped drive a 14% reduction in clinician burnout from 2022 to 2025
- Highlights from the American Medical Association's 2025 National Comparison Report, including leading drivers of physician well-being and practical opportunities for action
- Strategies to strengthen well-being across your organization through onboarding, mentoring and leadership development
Presenters:
Heather Spies, MD, MBA
Physician Director of Clinician Experience and Well-being, Sanford Health