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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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These 6 factors go a long way in making doctors feel valued

Whether physicians feel valued is often the difference between fulfillment and burnout. Safety and teamwork are among the essentials, survey shows.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Mining health data can help cut doctors’ clerical burdens

A company spun out by AMA subsidiary Health2047 is earning plaudits from the experts for its tech that enables real-time, effective use of health data. 

Digital
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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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Prior authorization denials up big in Medicare Advantage

Latest data shows millions of prior auth requests denied, underscoring the need for action as the rate of denials soars compared with previous years.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Keep flavored e-cigarettes off shelves to protect kids’ health

The AMA and other health care organizations urge the Supreme Court to reverse lower-court ruling curbing FDA authority over flavored e-cig marketing.

Judicial Advocacy
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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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What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Gachassin

Philip Gachassin, MD, says work-life balance is difficult to achieve as a general surgeon, but making a difference for patients is highly rewarding.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What doctors wish patients knew about microplastics

These small plastic pieces are everywhere and can affect your health. Philip Kuriakose, MD, a hematologist-oncologist from Henry Ford Health, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™