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Thanks to strong mentors, this doctor thrives in private practice

Keshni Lata Ramnanan, MD, was unhappy with life in hospital medicine. That changed with the right push from a trusted physician mentor.

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Considering physician employment? 4 ways to keep yourself well

Employment presents challenges to a physician’s professional satisfaction. A doctor employed for his entire career advises how to make it work.

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8 keys to succeeding as a physician in private practice

Private practice offers physicians autonomy and remains a vibrant choice of setting. Get up to speed with AMA tips on marketing, efficiency and more.

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Physician private practice means lots of forms. Help is here.

Forms for new patients and employees are just the start. Dozens of AMA-vetted sample forms will help your practice lick this administrative challenge. 

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Why physician private practice should be on your radar

Private practice doesn’t mean going it alone. Resources are available to help you take charge and deliver excellent care in the way that fits you.

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AMA Private Practice Simple Solutions

AMA's open access rapid learning cycles are designed to provide opportunities to implement actionable changes to increase efficiency in private practices.

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E/M experts offer CPT advice for physician private practices

Coding and documentation for evaluation and management (E/M) were made easier, but private practices still have questions on which codes to use.

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“Beneficial owner” reporting on hold after federal court rulings

Treasury Department rules implementing the Corporate Transparency Act apply to some physician practices. Find out where things stand now.

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Big Medicare pay fixes are needed to save this solo practice

Internist Jason Goldman, MD, brings a personal touch to care, but isn’t sure how long that can survive under a broken Medicare payment system.

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