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Finding my place in medicine: Sydney Brehany, MD

After starting her career in private practice, Dr. Brehany found her fit at University of Iowa Health Care. She shares her learning process.

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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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Pondering direct primary care? 10 potential benefits and drawbacks

For physicians considering direct primary care practice, there are important considerations before getting started.

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Private equity firing wrongly crossed into practicing medicine

One practice’s experience after private equity sale sparked a lawsuit. California Medical Association asks court to protect physician decision-making.

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Taking entrepreneurship into private practice

Learn how physician entrepreneurs are creating change in healthcare and driving innovation with private practice.

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How to create a vibrant culture in your private practice

The AMA has the practical resources and tools to help you build a practice culture that is sustainable and helps achieve outstanding results.

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Looking to start or grow your independent practice? Register now

The two-day AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop will help doctors get up to speed on launching or strengthening a private practice.

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AMA, health groups urge Congress to bolster No Surprises Act

A wide array of medical groups announced today their support for bipartisan, bicameral legislation designed to strengthen enforcement of the No Surprises Act. 

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Why better enforcement of the No Surprises Act is needed now

Insurers’ actions threaten patient protections under the No Surprises Act as well as the financial viability of independent physician practices. 

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CME that helps you thrive in physician private practice

Explore a CME track created by AMA experts to help doctors negotiate contracts, attract and retain talent, find new patients and manage revenue cycles.

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