Integrated Physician Practices

Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS) leadership opportunities

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The Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS) is committed to providing a learning environment where physicians from physician-led, integrated organizations can network and learn from each other, and share their experience with physician leaders moving toward integration.

The Integrated Physician Practice Section offers a number of opportunities to get involved, network and enhance your leadership skills.

Become an IPPS representative

IPPS representatives bring the perspective of their integrated practices to the IPPS. Currently, more than 50 organizations (PDF) from across the country are represented in the section. Become an IPPS representative by submitting the certification form.

Governing council opportunities

The IPPS Governing Council plays a pivotal role in providing strategic direction and overseeing the section’s programs and activities. All governing council positions will be up for election at the IPPS Annual Meeting on June 6, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois.

Qualifications and attributes

Ideal candidates for the governing council typically exhibit these qualifications and attributes:

  • Serve as C-suite executives within their organizations
  • Hold active membership in the IPPS (view the IPPS membership application)
  • Seek to advance physician-led value-based care as a leading model of health care delivery
  • Demonstrate a commitment to influencing the AMA policy process
  • Value peer-to-peer learning, networking and leadership development opportunities

Priority positions for 2025 elections

The governing council is especially seeking nominees for these roles:

  • Delegate
  • Small/medium-size group representative (organizations with 350 or fewer physicians)
  • Large group representative (organizations with 351 or more physicians)

Time commitment

  • Governing council terms are two years with a maximum tenure of eight years 
  • In-person meetings: three live, two-day meetings annually 
    • June and November (aligned with the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings)
    • Late summer leadership retreat
  • Virtual meetings: scheduled as needed throughout the year

Application process

Apply using the section application formApplications must be submitted by May 1, 2025. 

For additional information, please reach out to Carrie Waller at [email protected].

We encourage you to consider this opportunity to lead, network and make a lasting impact in advancing physician-led, multispecialty, value-based care. 

Serve on the IPPS Policy Development Committee

The Integrated Practice Physician Section Policy Development Committee (PDF) is charged with strategizing how the section can influence AMA policy on issues relevant to its constituents. IPPS members interested in serving on the committee should contact Carrie Waller at [email protected].

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