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Mistakes to avoid as you reopen your physician practice

Safely reopening a practice requires patience, planning and vigilance to avoid pitfalls that could erase progress made by taking carefully measured steps.

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COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on the financial impact of COVID-19

In April, a panel of AMA leaders took to YouTube for a live town hall to shed light on the most pressing issues facing physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Use this COVID-19 screening script when reopening your practice

Effective teletriage can keep practice staff and visitors safe, put patients on the right care path, and help cut community spread of COVID-19. Learn more with the AMA.

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7 MIN READ

Patient fears push rapid evolution at a small family practice

Find out how a nimble Wisconsin private practice has eased patient concerns about COVID-19 and embraced the potential of telemedicine.

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97% of practices feel COVID-19 financial sting: Where to get help

AMA experts offer advice on financial sustainability for the many physician practices faced with tough decisions amid postponements, cancellations of nonurgent care.

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Follow this checklist to safely reopen your physician practice

As states revise their COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, a new AMA checklist provides guidance for physicians to safely manage reopening their practices.

Private Practices
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AMA experts discuss determining when it’s safe to resume normal patient care

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 steps to safely open physician practices during the pandemic.

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COVID-19 taking toll on practice’s bottom line? Get help on hard calls

Physician practices facing unprecedented operational and business challenges get guidance from the AMA on managing their costs during the pandemic.

Sustainability
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AMA launches physician guide for reopening medical practices

Best practices for resuming patient care as states loosen COVID-19 restrictions.

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