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Private Practice Group Membership Program
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Physician cheat sheet: All your AMA membership questions answered

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Keep a close watch on your private practice’s third-party biller

Outside billing help can cut physician private practices’ administrative burdens, but clear contracts, due diligence are essential to success.

Private Practices

Keep your practice doors open

The AMA fights to keep private practice a viable option for physicians. We're working to remove unnecessary burdens and reclaim the time you need to focus on patients.

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AMA Physician Well-Being Program

The AMA’s Physician Well-Being Program aims to raise awareness, advance knowledge and catalyze change to reduce burnout. Download roadmap, program, research synopsis and assessment PDFs to learn more.

Physician Health
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Third-party billing vendors can boost private practice efficiency

There are pros and cons to securing outside help on billing. New resources and advice from the AMA will help guide you through the process.

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First physician job post-residency? Get your cheat sheet now

Your one-stop shop for AMA member-exclusive resources to get your first job out of residency.

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AMA Update for March 14, 2025: Deciding to close your medical practice and the dire consequences of Medicare cuts
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Deciding to close your medical practice and the dire consequences of Medicare cuts

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the dire consequences of Medicare cuts and private practice.

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Deciding to close your medical practice and the dire consequences of Medicare cuts [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the dire consequences of Medicare cuts and private practice.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Thanks to strong mentors, this doctor thrives in private practice

Keshni Lata Ramnanan, MD, was unhappy with life in hospital medicine. That changed with the right push from a trusted physician mentor.

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Considering physician employment? 4 ways to keep yourself well

Employment presents challenges to a physician’s professional satisfaction. A doctor employed for his entire career advises how to make it work.

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Physician resources: Value-based payment & care delivery

The AMA has numerous resources, developed by industry experts and validated by those with real-world experience, to help ease participation for physicians and their practices. 

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