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7 physician private practice success stories you should know

The AMA offers great resources to help physicians get started in private practice. Learn how these doctors have thrived in this setting. 

Private Practices
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Stepping up to shape health policy, improve patient care

By joining an AMA section, doctors can work together toward the common goal of better care for patients and sustainable careers for physicians.

Integrated Physician Practices
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Retail clinic failures show pressures facing physician practices

Retailers’ struggles with in-store clinics emphasize the need to reform Medicare physician payments and further support private-practice sustainability.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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CMS should be transparent on impact of Medicare pay cuts

After proposing another 2.8% cut despite rising practice costs, the administration should tell Congress action is needed to fix Medicare now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Sept. 6, 2024: National Advocacy Update

CMS seeks physician input on MIPS feedback reports and data, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

All of medicine stands behind these 4 crucial Medicare pay fixes

With another physician pay cut lurking, letter urges lawmakers to adopt physician-backed reforms, many already before Congress. Here’s what must change.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Geisinger steps up on value-based care as part of Risant Health

Geisinger is the first affiliate of the new, nonprofit Risant Health. The entity is giving Geisinger new resources and support to deliver on prevention.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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3 Min Read

Aug. 23, 2024: National Advocacy Update

New CMS guidance adds flexibility to ACO REACH Model reporting requirements and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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7 Min Read

Letting doctors delegate can help reduce physician burnout

Northwell Health enables physicians to smartly use teamwork to complete routine tasks so doctors have more face time with patients.

Physician Health