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In tough landscape, these private practice physicians find upsides

Study of high-performing physician-owned private practices details how this setting offers the flexibility to deliver personalized patient care.

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Kathy Blake, MD, MPH, shares key findings on successful private practices

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Kathy Blake, MD, MPH, about key findings from research on successful private practices.

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Is a clinically integrated network right for your private practice?

Find out more about this contracting option, which could help boost the financial health of your physician practice while improving patient care.

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High-performing private practices are doggedly driven to succeed

Doctors in smaller private practices are motivated to deliver high-quality care, but often feel isolated and could use some help and business know-how.

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More work remains to resolve Medicare payment situation

Congress took welcome action this month to avert Medicare payment cuts, but additional steps must be taken to provide permanent reform.

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What physicians need to know about the No Surprises Act

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with on the No Surprises Act and what it means for patients.

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Key change needed to make No Surprises Act work as Congress intended

Biden administration’s rulemaking implementation of No Surprises Act dispute-resolution process skews the outcome in favor of insurance providers.

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Tait Shanafelt, MD, on establishing a chief wellness officer

This webinar outlines a step-by-step guide to laying the groundwork for and establishing a chief wellness officer role in your organization. 

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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COVID-19 financial impact on physician practices

Learn about the economic impact of COVID-19 on physician practices with the COVID-19 Physician practice financial impact survey results.

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