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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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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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Access to Care
Moving Medicine Video Update
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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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Leadership Viewpoints
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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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Omar Maniya, MD, MBA, on med students eyeing career in private practice

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Omar Maniya, MD, MBA, on pursuing careers in private practice.

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Prep for Residency
Moving Medicine Video Update
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What it’s like to specialize in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Welsh

AMA member David Welsh, MD, says general surgeons must be hardworking, inquisitive and resilient.

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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Could EHR data help your practice reduce physician turnover?

Tracking EHR use could provide a leading indicator of when a physician is eyeing the exit. Learn more about this pathbreaking research with the AMA.

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Where private practices can begin on social determinants of health

Find out how to start small, ask the right questions and connect your patients with the help they need beyond the walls of your private practice.

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