Latest news & information

Group of health care workers in a circle, stacking hands

Private Practice Group Membership Program
Physician writing on computer pad with stylus pen and an open laptop on top of the desk

Practice discounts

5 Min Read
AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop index

Register for the AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop, Sept. 11-12
Business of Medicine

AMA Business of Medicine education program
Clear Search
Doctor listens to patient
·
4 Min Read

Practice participation in value-based care is up since 2014

AMA survey data shows growth in physician practice participation in ACOs, APMs and medical homes. Participation varies by practice type and setting. 

Payment & Delivery Models
Hand signs a contract
·
6 Min Read

No, that physician employment contract is not set in stone

Cookie-cutter contracts are more the norm in today’s health care landscape. Find out what, and when, health care employers will negotiate.

series
Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Person on a couch clenches lower back
·
4 Min Read

CMS’ ambulatory specialty model needs restructuring

While the model incorporates ideas the AMA has long advocated, these fixes can help support participating practices’ financial sustainability.

series
Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
UPDATED
·
1 Min Read

Private Practice Playbook: Sample forms

Download a PDF of the Sample Forms Appendix or templates of forms in editable DOCX format from the AMA STEPS Forward® Private Practice Toolkit.

AMA STEPS Forward®
Physician uses tablet
·
5 Min Read

5 doctors, 5 career paths: What residents should consider

In the AMA’s new series, physicians reflect on what factors shaped their choices about where to work and what they needed to thrive.

series
Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
Physician wearing a stethoscope
·
6 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Anuj Bhatnagar, MD, family physician

From hospitals to private practice, Dr. Bhatnagar explains how reclaiming autonomy and pay transparency reshaped his career.

series
Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
Roxanne Tyroch, MD
·
8 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Roxanne Tyroch, MD, internist

Dr. Tyroch built her own private practice to reflect her values—proving that with vision and courage, physicians can shape their ideal work life.

series
Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
·
1 Min Read

Oct. 3, 2025: State Advocacy Update

New resource: Legislative approaches to curb corporate influence in health care and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Solemn person rests chin on cane
·
5 Min Read

CMS should revise pay proposals to strengthen private practice

AMA urges CMS officials to look at the data and work with physicians to meet shared goals and improve access to care.

series
Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians