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Register for the AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop, Sept. 11-12
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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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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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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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What I wish I knew in residency about direct primary care

Philip Eskew, DO, a direct primary care physician and advocate, gives advice for residents considering this emerging practice model.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy

Customize your practice transformation journey through a variety of open access online resources including webinars, toolkits, playbooks, boot camps, virtual panel discussions and expert speaking engagements—watch the video to learn more. 

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Finding my place in medicine: Christopher Garofalo, MD, family physician

Dr. Garofalo, who also practices obstetrics, chose private practice for control of his schedule and to provide longitudinal care to his patients.

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AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop index
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AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop

The AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop will take place on Sept. 11-12, 2026. Register now.

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3 overlooked ways to make your private practice more efficient

Work smarter, not harder to succeed with your physician private practice. Save time and improve patient care with these great AMA resources.

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Pearl of the week: Boost your practice with team-based workflows

Learn why structured team workflows are key to a thriving private practice.

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AMA Business of Medicine education program

Learn how the AMA helps practicing physicians manage a successful medical practice and be effective leaders in shaping their sustainable future.

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