Latest news & information

Group of health care workers in a circle, stacking hands

Private Practice Group Membership Program
Physician writing on computer pad with stylus pen and an open laptop on top of the desk

Practice discounts

6 Min Read
AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop index

Register for the AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop, Sept. 11-12
Business of Medicine

AMA Business of Medicine education program
Clear Search
Group of people giving the thumbs up
·
5 Min Read

8 keys to succeeding as a physician in private practice

Private practice offers physicians autonomy and remains a vibrant choice of setting. Get up to speed with AMA tips on marketing, efficiency and more.

Private Practices
Person filling out a form on a clipboard
·
4 Min Read

Physician private practice means lots of forms. Help is here.

Forms for new patients and employees are just the start. Dozens of AMA-vetted sample forms will help your practice lick this administrative challenge. 

Private Practices
Stethoscope on a desk
·
6 Min Read

Why physician private practice should be on your radar

Private practice doesn’t mean going it alone. Resources are available to help you take charge and deliver excellent care in the way that fits you.

Private Practices
UPDATED
·
4 Min Read

AMA Private Practice Simple Solutions

AMA's open access rapid learning cycles are designed to provide opportunities to implement actionable changes to increase efficiency in private practices.

Private Practices
Doctor examines a patient
·
5 Min Read

E/M experts offer CPT advice for physician private practices

Coding and documentation for evaluation and management (E/M) were made easier, but private practices still have questions on which codes to use.

CPT®
Stack of folders on table
·
6 Min Read

“Beneficial owner” reporting on hold after federal court rulings

Treasury Department rules implementing the Corporate Transparency Act apply to some physician practices. Find out where things stand now.

Private Practices
Jason Goldman, MD
·
7 Min Read

Big Medicare pay fixes are needed to save this solo practice

Internist Jason Goldman, MD, brings a personal touch to care, but isn’t sure how long that can survive under a broken Medicare payment system.

series
Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Balls in a row following the leader
·
3 Min Read

Starting or growing a private practice? Don’t forget the playbook

The autonomy afforded by working in private practice is invaluable. AMA guidance can help private practices thrive.

Private Practices
Group of block figures accompanied by text balloons
·
4 Min Read

Virtual assistants can boost efficiency for private practices

With the proper training at your physician private practice, remote personnel can ease the burdens of billing, prior authorization and more. 

Private Practices