The Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS) held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 5, and Friday, June 6. The meeting brought together more than 60 private practice physicians and invited guests for two days of education, policymaking, and strategic planning.
The meeting opened with a working session of the PPPS Governing Council. This gathering allowed section leadership to review the agenda, confirm policy priorities, and finalize preparations for the business and education sessions ahead. It also offered time to discuss ongoing initiatives and upcoming opportunities for member engagement.
That evening, attendees came together for a welcome dinner and informal reception. The dinner provided a relaxed setting for physicians to reconnect, build new relationships, and exchange ideas about the current landscape of private practice—all ahead of a full day of programming on Friday.
On Friday, the full section convened to conduct official business and hear updates from key AMA leaders. The day began with remarks from Todd Askew, senior vice president of advocacy, who outlined the AMA’s current federal policy efforts to protect and advance the viability of private practice. This was followed by a political update from Michael Brisman, MD, representing AMPAC, who provided insight into the AMA’s grassroots and campaign engagement strategies. The section then heard a national update from Board of Trustees Liaisons Lisa Egbert, MD, and David Aizuss, MD, who highlighted current AMA initiatives and board priorities impacting the broader physician community.
PPPS education sessions
The section hosted two educational sessions on Friday, June 6, tailored to the unique challenges facing today’s private practice physicians.
The first, titled Exploring Value-Based Care: Foundational Strategies and Key Considerations for Private Practices, featured physician leaders who walked through how their practices approached value-based care—from initial considerations to implementation and ongoing adjustments. Drawing on firsthand experience, they highlighted the steps taken, challenges encountered, and strategies that supported successful transitions. Attendees gained practical insights into how to evaluate readiness, build internal alignment, and navigate the operational and financial aspects of adopting value-based care models in independent settings.
The second session, Unlocking the Potential of API and FHIR in Prior Authorization, examined how emerging digital standards—specifically application programming interfaces (APIs) and the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) framework—can help streamline the prior authorization process. Presenters explored real-world use cases and reviewed recent federal activity aimed at expanding API and FHIR implementation. The session provided physicians with a forward-looking understanding of how these tools could reduce administrative burdens, increase efficiency, and improve data exchange with payers, while also addressing interoperability gaps that disproportionately impact smaller and independent practices.
PPPS resolutions
At the 2025 Annual Meeting, the PPPS considered a series of resolutions and reports submitted by members and the governing council. The section took various actions:
Items enacted by the section:
- PPPS Governing Council Report A
- Ratification of amendments to PPPS Internal Operating Procedures
Items transmitted immediately to the AMA House of Delegates:
- Resolution 114 – Physician Support for VBC Models
- Resolution 227 – Payment Recoupment—Let Sanity Prevail
- Resolution 714 – Root Cause Analysis of the Causes of the Decline of Private Practice
- Resolution 715 – Grace Period for Timely Filing Due to Technology Failures
- Resolution 716 – Minimum Payer Communication Quality Standards
For detailed information on these resolutions and other meeting materials, please visit the 2025 PPPS Annual Meeting agenda & resources page. To obtain a presentation-ready format of the meeting highlights, please email [email protected].
To learn more about the PPPS and how to become more engaged, visit the PPPS homepage.
