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24 MIN READ

Innovative contracting for private practice physicians—Part I

In this episode of AMA Thriving in Private Practice, learn about recent trends in commercial payer contracts in a two part conversation.

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Private Practices
Thriving in Private Practice
Francis J. Crosson, MD
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5 MIN READ

Physicians warned of the pitfalls behind private equity promises

Private equity funding can spur innovations, but investor expectations for a quick return can clash with practice sustainability and medical ethics.

Private Practices
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4 MIN READ

Smart support helps my pediatrics group face industry head winds

Too many private practices have been left behind. Learn how the right partner helps our group navigate challenges with IT, contracting and more.

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Private Practices
Health System Spotlight
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3 MIN READ

1st in family in medical school? 3 finance essentials to follow

Finances can overwhelm future doctors without physician family mentors, especially students from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups.

Medical Student Finance
2 MIN READ

AMA membership for ECFMG

The AMA offers membership to international medical school graduates (IMGs) who are currently ECFMG-certified and are waiting to match into a U.S. residency program (GME position).

Member Eligibility & Dues
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4 MIN READ

How teens’ eating-disorder treatment has changed during pandemic

The Atlantic Health System’s Pediatric Eating Disorders Center takes a family-based approach to a condition that’s grown more prevalent amid COVID-19.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

Helping patients with prediabetes, one ZIP code at a time

Patients with prediabetes can feel overwhelmed by the prospect of making lifestyle changes. Learn about a game-changing hyperlocal approach.

Diabetes
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8 MIN READ

Q&A: How to build a nationally recognized LGBTQ+ clinic

Katherine Imborek, MD, explains how a one-night-a-week service at the University of Iowa grew into a clinic treating some 14,000 LGBTQ+ patients.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

How health systems will learn together to advance health equity

The AMA, Joint Commission, Brigham and Women’s, and eight leading health systems will collaborate to embed equity into care-improvement efforts.

Health Equity