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About the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS)

The Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS) seeks to preserve the freedom, independence and integrity of private practice.

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With physicians facing Medicare cuts, AMA and others urge Congress to act

The AMA and 126 other health organizations are asking Congress to pass bills crucial to the sustainability of physician practices.

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Physician payment & delivery models

See new payment and delivery models made possible by recent Acts, intended to improve quality and reduce cost.

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Try these power-ups to boost your physician private practice

The AMA has gathered expert advice to help you rapidly improve your practice’s recruiting, efficiency, marketing, revenue cycle management and coding.

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Medicare physician payment reform has never been more urgent

CMS’ latest round of proposed Medicare payment cuts underscores why physicians demand reform. Stopgap measures and quick fixes won’t work.

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Why we must keep the doors open for physician-owned practices

Ensuring the sustainability of private practice—where millions get care—is an AMA priority, and starts with reforming the Medicare payment system

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8 keys to improve revenue cycle management in your practice

Physician private practices must take critical steps in these areas to avoid coding, claims and verification errors that can lead to lost revenue.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Private Practice Playbook
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Private Practice Playbook

Access the Private Practice Playbook to explore key steps, best practices and resources for thriving in private practice.

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Private Practice Playbook: Sample forms

Download a PDF of the Sample Forms Appendix or templates of forms in editable DOCX format from the AMA STEPS Forward® Private Practice Toolkit.

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