Private Practice

In an era hallmarked by consolidation, the private practice model can contribute to the diversity of health care options for patients, offering them a range of choices in accessing care and fostering healthy competition. For physicians, private practice offer greater autonomy, allowing physicians to make clinical decisions based on their medical expertise and patient needs, without undue influence from corporate employers.

The American Medical Association and the federation of medicine have long history of support for independent physicians in private practice and other independent practice settings. On this page, you’ll find education and resources from the AMA and the WSMA to help support independent physicians in private practice and educate early-career physicians about options for developing or joining a viable private practice.

Thriving in Private Practice: Resources from the AMA

Tips & Resources for Private Practices & Independent Practices

Resources on topics ranging from workflow and payment to telemedicine and team-based care, among others, are available to help physicians run their private practices successfully in the current health care climate.

AMA private practice sustainability

Medical practices face unique challenges when it comes to long term operations and staff well-being. The AMA is your source for articles on preventing physician burnout, maintaining physician health, regulatory relief, and other issues common to medical practices.

The AMA path to private practice

For enterprising physicians seeking greater autonomy in their practice of medicine, private practice can be a particularly fulfilling environment. The "AMA Path to Private Practice" gives physicians the head start needed to sustain success in an independent practice setting.

8 keys to succeeding as a physician in private practice

Drawing from AMA’s library of news articles on private practice, here are eight keys to succeeding as a private practice physician.

Private Practice Playbook

This playbook describes the characteristics, benefits, and challenges of private practice for physicians considering entering a private practice model of care. The goal of the Private Practice Playbook is to offer foundational knowledge on private practice to allow physicians to enter meaningful conversations with professional advisors and peers.

Private Practice: Attending to Business

Episode one of a 10-episode mini-series from the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast to help navigate medical practice business operations and efficiency solutions to create and support a thriving business.

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This article was featured in the May/June 2024 issue of WSMA Reports, WSMA's print magazine. Article by Rita Colorito, podcast narrated by Benjamin Wilson. Release date: June 10, 2024.