Len Strazewski

AMA Affiliated Groups

Contributing News Writer,
Authors

Len has been writing about health care, employee benefits and insurance for more than 30 years. He is a longtime member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and associate professor of journalism Emeritus at Columbia College Chicago. Len holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University, a master’s in industrial relations from Loyola University Chicago, and a master’s degree from the Program for Writers at University of Illinois Chicago.

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Medicare & Medicaid

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5 MIN READ

A guide for senior physicians on Medicare coverage—as a patient

Amid myriad Medicare enrollment options, AMA’s insurance pros advise on how to find one that meets your needs and budget as a physician 65 or older.
Daniel E. Choi, MD

Private Practices

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4 MIN READ

Building an effective online presence for your private practice

Identify what sets your practice apart and create an online brand to match. It can start with the right logo, says spinal surgeon Daniel E. Choi, MD.
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Prior Authorization

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4 MIN READ

The AMA is the otolaryngologist’s powerful ally in health care

On prior auth, scope creep, Medicare pay and more, the AMA fights to help otolaryngologists—and all physicians—so they can focus on patient care.
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Payment & Delivery Models

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4 MIN READ

Owned by physicians, excelling with value-based care

Hattiesburg Clinic’s roots are in a two-doctor practice. Now it balances fee-for-service and value-based care to remain independent. Learn more.
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Private Practices

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4 MIN READ

How to take your private physician practice on a green express

You don’t need to consult a climate scientist to lower your practice’s carbon footprint. Learn more with the AMA.
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Physician Health

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5 MIN READ

Burnout is a crisis for young physicians—and their spouses

Survey of physician spouses, most between 25 and 44 years old, shows the secondary impact of doctors’ burnout. Learn more with the AMA.
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Private Practices

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4 MIN READ

App boosts private practice efforts to treat mental health

With the right decision support, primary care private practices can hone their capacity to offer psychopharmacological treatment, as appropriate.
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Sustainability

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4 MIN READ

New medical liability insurance offering prices risk more accurately

Amid rising premiums, AMA Insurance unveils plan that better meets coverage needs while lowering the cost for practicing physicians.