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New contract arrangements, new stress for private practices

Private practices can flourish in innovative contracts with payors, but it takes strong communication and data-gathering. Learn more.

Private Practices
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Train “encounter specialists” to help alleviate doctor burdens

Discover how using two medical assistants trained in EHR documentation can boost physician morale and improve care in today’s value-based care system.

Physician Health
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Amid doctor shortage, NPs and PAs seemed like a fix. Data’s in: Nope.

One health system turned to these nonphysician providers in a pinch, only to find they needed to rethink the strategy after reviewing their data.

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Scope of Practice
Health System Spotlight
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Corner Health’s innovative approach to care for underserved youth

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about Corner Health’s innovative approach to care for underserved youth.

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Population Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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5 critical actions to take now to improve physician well-being

With the pandemic entering its third year, here’s what health system leaders should do now to relieve an overburdened physician workforce.

Physician Health
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How this private rural family practice finds success with ACO

Karen Smith, MD, has worked with colleagues to navigate contracting challenges. Learn more from her, and about great new AMA payor-contracting tools.

Private Practices
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7 key players to boost the future of physicians in private practice

Private practice doctors deliver flexible, high-quality care, but they face challenges at every turn. Find out what’s needed to better support them.

Private Practices
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How to streamline workflow for a Medicare annual wellness visit

Learn how one physician practice provides thorough and efficient annual wellness exams without putting the bulk of the burden on doctors.

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Feb. 18, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

“Innovative contracting for private practice physicians” webinar recording available and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

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