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Behavioral health integration in physician practices: Resources & policies

Explore AMA's open-access practice innovation strategies that allow physicians and their teams to thrive in the evolving health care environment.

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Behavioral health integration in physician practices: RAND study

AMA partnered with the RAND Corporation to learn about the motivators, facilitators and barriers to BHI from physician practices with firsthand experience.

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3 things to put in private practice contracts to boost recruiting

There’s more to your private practice’s physician employment contracts than pay and benefits. Learn about other issues that can attract talented doctors.

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Follow these 7 steps when starting your physician private practice

The autonomy of private practice can offer an attractive career path. Check out this great advice from the AMA on what you need to flourish.

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Follow principles in 6 key areas to protect employed physicians

Most physicians are now employed. The AMA outlines essentials on contracts, payment agreements, conflicts of interest, patient advocacy and more.

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Tired of patient backlogs in your practice? Try this approach

Patients don’t show up, visits run long—and your practice can seem to be on the verge of chaos. Learn with the AMA how “wave scheduling” can help.

Private Practices
AMA Update for Dec. 11, 2023: Federal legislation to lift the burden of prior authorization with Rep. Michael Burgess, MD
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Federal legislation to lift the burden of prior authorization with Rep. Michael Burgess, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization and gold carding.

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Federal legislation to lift the burden of prior authorization with Rep. Michael Burgess, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization and gold carding.

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10 of this year’s best physician Q&As

One doctor in his 70s still works 65 hours a week. Another saved two lives in the course of a half marathon. Don’t miss these inspiring Q&A interviews.

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