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Helping Private Practices Navigate Non-Essential Care During COVID-19

The American Medical Association has released updated guidance for private practice physicians navigating the provision of care during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The resource emphasizes ways physicians and practices should protect their employees, patients, and visitors while also operating within the constraints of a national healthcare staffing crisis. The guide includes recommendations to review COVID-19 federal and state guidelines to ensure patient and staff safety and to assist in adjusting workflows to support both staff and patients. Read more here View guide [PDF]

Payor Contracting 101 for Private Practice Physicians

Practicing physicians encounter a wide variety of contracts for payment for their services. The American Medical Association (AMA) has published a payor contracting toolkit, which provides an overview of payors and outlines common insurance products and reimbursement structures. The health care landscape is changing rapidly, driven by payment reform, regulatory changes, technology and consumer demands, among other factors.  For physicians considering private practice and for those who are already working independently, the AMA provides resources to contribute to the success of this model of care. Current state of private practice Learn more about the current ...