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4 MIN READ

New contract arrangements, new stress for private practices

Private practices can flourish in innovative contracts with payors, but it takes strong communication and data-gathering. Learn more.

Private Practices
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4 MIN READ

Train “encounter specialists” to help alleviate doctor burdens

Discover how using two medical assistants trained in EHR documentation can boost physician morale and improve care in today’s value-based care system.

Physician Health
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15 MIN READ

March 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks Congress not to adopt MedPAC recommendation to continue Medicare physician payment freeze and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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6 MIN READ

Amid doctor shortage, NPs and PAs seemed like a fix. Data’s in: Nope.

One health system turned to these nonphysician providers in a pinch, only to find they needed to rethink the strategy after reviewing their data.

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Scope of Practice
Health System Spotlight
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11 MIN READ

Corner Health’s innovative approach to care for underserved youth

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about Corner Health’s innovative approach to care for underserved youth.

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Population Care
Moving Medicine Video Update
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4 MIN READ

5 critical actions to take now to improve physician well-being

With the pandemic entering its third year, here’s what health system leaders should do now to relieve an overburdened physician workforce.

Physician Health
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8 MIN READ

March 4, 2022: National Advocacy Update

CMS gives physicians more time to review draft cost measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

How this private rural family practice finds success with ACO

Karen Smith, MD, has worked with colleagues to navigate contracting challenges. Learn more from her, and about great new AMA payor-contracting tools.

Private Practices
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7 key players to boost the future of physicians in private practice

Private practice doctors deliver flexible, high-quality care, but they face challenges at every turn. Find out what’s needed to better support them.

Private Practices