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Reflecting on 10 years of support for physicians at Privia Health

Privia Health gives physician private practices the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly complex health care landscape.

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Private Practices
Health System Spotlight
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Effort to end doctor supervision of nurse practitioners fails

Mississippi legislation would have let nurse practitioners provide medical care independently after completing time-limited collaborative requirement. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for April 18, 2025: New physician orientation: Hospital orientation for doctors and physician onboarding topics
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New physician orientation: Hospital orientation for doctors and physician onboarding topics

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician onboarding.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
AMA Update
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New physician orientation: Hospital orientation for doctors and physician onboarding topics [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician onboarding.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
AMA Update Podcast
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What doctors wish patients knew about becoming a living kidney donor

Living kidney donation is a personal, yet powerful decision. Jennifer George, MD, of HCA Healthcare, shares more about being a living kidney donor.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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How this senior physician sustains joy in practice

After 50-plus years in medicine, Hattiesburg Clinic cardiologist Thad F. Waites, MD, says he’s never had a single day of burnout. Find out why.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Understanding when HRT makes sense in menopause

Melissa Joy Tracy, MD, of Rush University Medical Center, explains why hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) might be right for some women.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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9 Min Read

Ochsner Health’s in Hurricane Alley, but doctors stay put. Here’s why.

Gulf South-based health system boasts low doctor turnover rate, wins kudos from USA Today, Gallup, Fortune magazine. Find out what they’re doing right.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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What is value-based care?

Value-based care is a health care model focused on enhancing patient outcomes and quality of care. Find AMA resources on value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health Care Definitions