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Balls balanced on scale
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Physician practice: Why it’s not one size fits all

Doctors in private practice, integrated care and an employed physician model detail the pros and cons of a variety of practice modes.

Private Practices
A. Patrice Burgess, MD - Index image
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7 Min Read

Q&A: Helping young doctors exercise the power to make change

Learn why a midcareer physician is dedicated to helping younger physicians experience joy in practice and embrace their roles as advocates.

Leadership
40 under 40 leaders in minority health
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These are the 40 under 40 leaders in minority health

Patient advocates, researchers and others made this year’s 40 under 40 leaders in minority health. Learn about the AMA members who are moving medicine.

Health Equity
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16 Min Read

Masks: When, where and how to wear them

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the guidance on mask wearing.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Ambulances parked in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington DC
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AMA backs new approaches to cover more of the uninsured

The AMA House of Delegates adopts new policy on a public option, as well as auto-enrollment in health insurance coverage.

Access to Care
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AMA commits to helping reshape continuing board certification

The AMA Council on Medical Education will continue working with the American Board of Medical Specialties on alternatives to high-stakes, 10-year exams.

AMA PRA Credit System
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Help cut burdens of high-deductible health plans

These health plans mean lower premiums but higher patient cost-sharing, which can lead to and skipped care. AMA calls for innovative plan designs.

Access to Care
Long empty hospital corridor with closed doors at the end
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Physicians’ referral volume should not be tied to hospital access

The AMA opposes the use of case and volume metrics to limit access to hospital services by private practice physicians who are on staff.

Private Practices
Videoconference
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November 2020 AMA Special Meeting is underway—4 issues to watch

Track the big issues that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their virtual meeting Nov. 13–17.