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Starting or growing a private practice? Don’t forget the playbook

The autonomy afforded by working in private practice is invaluable. AMA guidance can help private practices thrive.

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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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Delivery reform: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.

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First physician job post-residency? Get your cheat sheet now

Your one-stop shop for AMA member-exclusive resources to get your first job out of residency.

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The physician private practice to-do list for a strong 2024 finish

Learn what you should be thinking about at a hectic year’s end, and how to get off to the races in 2025 on patient scheduling, staffing and more.

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Virtual assistants can boost efficiency for private practices

With the proper training at your physician private practice, remote personnel can ease the burdens of billing, prior authorization and more. 

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Outgoing AMA CEO Dr. Madara urges action on governance

To boost its position as physicians’ powerful ally, the AMA must represent doctors from all practice settings said James L. Madara, MD. 

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AMA Physician Well-Being Program

The AMA’s Physician Well-Being Program aims to raise awareness, advance knowledge and catalyze change to reduce burnout. Download roadmap, program, research synopsis and assessment PDFs to learn more.

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What I wish I knew in residency about being an employed physician

AMA member Alisha Reiss, MD, didn’t get all the info she needed about the employed setting in residency. One tip: Don’t get wowed by that first offer.

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Engage physicians to get your private practice’s claims paid

One-third of outpatient commercial claims go unpaid at 90 days. The physician’s role in improving private practices’ revenue-cycle management is key.

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