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Private Practice Group Membership Program
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AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop index

Register for the AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop, Sept. 11-12
Business of Medicine

AMA Business of Medicine education program
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Incentives help independent practices improve patient care

Michigan medical group shares how incentive programs, dashboards and practice support boost quality and sustain independent practices.

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Health System Spotlight

Keep your practice doors open

The AMA fights to keep private practice a viable option for physicians. We're working to remove unnecessary burdens and reclaim the time you need to focus on patients.

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A 50% Medicare pay cut would put physician practices at risk

CMS should reject a proposed 50% Medicare payment cut for same-day E/M visits over the threat it poses to independent practices and patient access.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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Rev up your independent physician practice with these 9 accelerators

The AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop will take place Sept. 11–12 in Chicago. Check out what its eight expert-led sessions will cover.

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6 great tips to kickstart your career in physician private practice

No matter when or why you’re considering starting a private practice, the owner of one has recommendations. She’ll speak at an AMA event in September.

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Transitioning to Practice
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AMA Business of Medicine additional resources

Access key resources and PDFs related to  the AMA's self-paced Business of Medicine course.

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3 keys to getting paid and thriving in private practice

So you’ve decided an employment setting isn’t the right fit for you? That makes close attention to payment an even bigger priority.

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A strong advising team can help your private practice flourish

Whether you're considering private practice or already working independently, the AMA has the resources you need to start and sustain success.

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6 mistakes to avoid when starting your private practice

Don’t be discouraged when practice startup problems arise—be prepared. Master some fundamental skills that will ensure success down the line.

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Physician Practice Benchmark Survey

Download PDFs of the latest findings about shifts in medical practice ownership, physician practice structure and physician payment methods.

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