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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
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AMA Business of Medicine education program
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How to put your new physician practice on strong financial footing

Michael Jerkins, MD, MEd, heads up a physician-focused banking firm, so he knows the rookie mistakes by heart. Catch up with his expert insights.

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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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Equip your physician practice to meet new ADA mandates

Some mandates took effect this summer and more are on the way. Get an overview and find out how to save on equipment and financing with the AMA.

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Suicide prevention guide to treat at-risk patients

Download a PDF of the AMA's "Suicide Prevention How-To Guide" that offers best practices on suicide prevention to enable primary care providers and teams to treat at-risk patients.

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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
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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 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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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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