Learn more about the landscape of private practice

Explore different practice business models

5 steps to get a handle on your practice’s cyber vulnerability

STEPS Forward™: solving common practice challenges

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Private Practices

8 keys to succeeding as a physician in private practice

Private practice remains a vibrant choice of setting for doctors. Learn more from the AMA on how you can flourish in it.

Payment & Delivery Models

Key issues to consider when forming an ACO with hospitals

Affiliating and integrating via an accountable care organization (ACO).

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Payment & Delivery Models

Private practice: 4 ways team-based care can boost the bottom line

New approach brings more revenue, higher physician satisfaction and improved quality scores. Learn more with the AMA. 

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Private Practices

How your private practice can target population health

A systematic focus on treating patients with chronic conditions will position practices to deliver better care and keep pace with a new payment model.

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Digital

Fix inbox overload to make your private practice run more smoothly

The physician shouldn’t be the first one to tackle an unfiltered mass of messages that often could be better and more quickly handled by staff members.

HIPAA

HIPAA privacy & security resources

Manage your compliance with required HIPAA privacy and security rules and learn how to participate in a formal HIPAA compliance plan.

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Private Practices

Private practice: 4 office-visit changes to make most of doctors' time

Transform your practice’s efficiency by making these key workflow and staffing adjustments.

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Career Development

When private equity calls: 3 keys for physicians to know

Venture capital and private equity firms are increasingly investing in physician practices. Find out more from the AMA about how to evaluate such offers.

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Essential Tools & Resources

Obtaining a medical license

State medical licensure

Physician financial transparency

CPT coding resources

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AMA STEPS Forward™ Practice Improvement CME

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AMA members enjoy substantial savings on practice essentials and quick access to financing for even bigger practice improvements.

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