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How life as private practice physician enables creative approach

Internist M. Zudhi Jasser, MD, chairs the new AMA Private Practice Physicians Section and says doctors deserve a wide array of vibrant practice options.

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June 2021 AMA Special Meeting: 10 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their virtual meeting June 11–16.
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How private practice setting freed family doctor to improve care

After decades building primary care clinics as an employed physician, AMA member Jim Milford, MD, finds more satisfaction with his own private practice.

Private Practices
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This family physician, 77, sees private practice’s value every day

Barbara Hummel, MD, decides how many patients to see and for how long. It’s the kind of autonomy she dreamed of when pursuing medicine in her 40s.

Private Practices
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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
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Shifts away from smaller and private practices pick up speed

Newly published research shows that a majority of U.S. doctors now work outside of physician-owned practices. Learn more with the AMA.

Private Practices
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What doctors wish patients knew about life after vaccination

People are wondering what they can do once they receive COVID-19 vaccination. Two physician experts share what to expect as more get vaccinated.

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COVID-19 has made it worse for already struggling private practices

Private physician practices continue to face challenges driven by administrative burdens. Here is what needs to be done to improve practice sustainability.

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As challenges mount, AMA forms section for private practice doctors

The new AMA Private Practice Physicians Section will give doctors practicing independently a bigger voice within the House of Medicine.

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