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Private Practice Group Membership Program
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Physician cheat sheet: All your AMA membership questions answered

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Why this emergency doctor thrives as private practice CEO

Omar Maniya, MD, made the switch from the front lines of COVID-19 care in New York City to running a small primary care private practice. Learn more.

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Sep 23, 2021 ·
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Practical strategies for managing suicidal ideation and reducing risk

Experts share current data on pediatric and adult suicidal ideation, the importance of screening early and often, and the connection between child mental health and mental health as an adult.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Camaraderie, creativity helps all-woman private practice thrive

Sumi Sexton, MD, and seven colleagues in family medicine private practice find freedom to adjust to COVID-19’s major challenges.

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7 keys to an efficient integrated behavioral health care workflow

Here’s what to think about when it comes to practice workflow so that your practice can successfully integrate behavioral health care.

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Doctors’ offices should be exempt from one-size-fits-all OSHA rule

New federal standards may be appropriate for hospitals, but create burdensome and duplicative requirements for physician offices and ambulatory clinics.

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How private practice helped this doctor find work-life balance

Christine Sinsky, MD, says her private practice setting was a blessing in disguise and set her on a path to helping doctors transform their daily work.

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Omar Maniya, MD, MBA, on leaving the frontlines for private practice

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

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Christopher Garofalo, MD
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What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Garofalo

AMA member Christopher Garofalo, MD, finds continuity of care to be one of the great features of family medicine.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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How do you create your ideal practice? Fix burnout’s root causes

Uncovering the systems and behaviors driving physician burnout starts with team listening sessions. Learn more with the AMA about the next steps.

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