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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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Private practices still play big part in primary care

Despite consolidation in health care, about one-third of family doctors deliver care in independent practices. Learn more with the AMA.

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Telehealth scenario: Primary care visits

Download the Viridian Family Practice care scenario PDF on primary care video visits, based on AMA's Return on Health framework.

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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.

Private Practices
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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.

Health Equity
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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.

Behavioral Health
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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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