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AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop index

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To guard physician practice autonomy, boost your RCM efforts

Better revenue-cycle management practices can help physician practices, especially those owned by doctors, thrive in a demanding health care environment.

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What I wish I knew in residency to think through my first job offer

As you transition to practice, look beyond salary, says AMA member Brandi Ring, MD. Dig deep on financial details and don’t forget to do a vibe check.

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How aggregators tackle data to help practices do value-based care

Guidance from the AMA removes the guesswork from working with private entities that can help physician private practices succeed in value-based care.

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AMA offers CMS a path to strengthen private practice and access to care

In comments on the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, the AMA offered to work with the CMS to ensure that Medicare works for our patients and physicians.

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Power-up your private practice's revenue-cycle management

Optimizing revenue-cycle management (RCM) can mean the difference between success and failure. Get a business boost with great advice from the AMA.

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AMA urges alternative approaches for two flawed CMS proposals

Proposals would affect a wide array of physician specialties, hurt patient access and encourage more consolidation in health care. 

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Physician employers offer big signing bonuses—but there’s a catch

A recruiting firm’s latest survey shows employers are offering big incentives to lure physicians. The same recruiter says money isn’t everything.

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What I wish I knew in residency about private practice

It wasn’t easy for AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, to start his physician private practice. He wishes he’d known that it would turn out OK. Learn more.

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What private practices should know about “aggregator entities”

Learn about these often complex entities that aim to help physicians, particularly those in private practices, move ahead on value-based care. 

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