The Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS) gathered during the 2026 AMA Interim Meeting on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. The session brought together physician leaders for educational programming, policy deliberations and updates on key AMA initiatives.
Education sessions
Attendees participated in two well-received educational presentations, each attracting more than 35 participants. The first session, "Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Independent Practice Physicians," and the second, "Aggregator Models," sparked significant audience interest and prompted thoughtful discussion during the question-and-answer portions of the programs.
PPPS resolutions
The PPPS continued its policy work and considered five resolutions for consideration at Interim 2026. The section adopted three resolutions, but held them back for automatic consideration at the 2027 Annual Meeting:
- Resolution 1—Hospitals Must Negotiate Physician Rates with Insurers in Good Faith
- Resolution 2—AI Conflict of Interest
- Resolution 3—Ensuring Independent AMA Reports and Studies
The section adopted two resolutions which were immediately forwarded to the House of Delegates for consideration at Interim 2026:
- Resolution 4—Due Process, Transparency, and Accountability for Delegated Third-Party Prior Authorization and Utilization Management Entities
- Late Resolution 2—Action Regarding CMS Authority to Exclude Entities from Medicare, Medicaid, and Federal Health Care Programs
The section considered, but did not adopt two additional resolutions:
- Resolution 5—Payment Transparency to Non-Profit Healthcare Entities
- Late Resolution 1—Removing Health Insurance Influence in Government
The section also considered more than 20 additional resolutions and reports submitted to the House of Delegates and provided instruction to the PPPS delegate and alternate delegate on actions they should take regarding said resolutions.
The meeting concluded with reports from the sections’ Board of Trustees liaisons, advocacy and AMPAC leadership, and an overview of the newly established AMA Center for Digital Health and AI. The center is focused on helping physicians navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape by providing education, resources and opportunities to shape how digital health and artificial intelligence are integrated into patient care and clinical practice.
View the presentation slides (PDF).
For additional information on the 2026 PPPS Interim meeting, visit the section's agenda and resources page.
