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AOA Trustee Joseph M. Yasso, Jr, DO, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations in Washington, D.C., at a hearing examining the impact of health care realignment and regulations on small and solo medical practices. As the health care delivery system is constantly evolving, today’s physician practices face new demands: the adoption of electronic health records and electronic-prescribing systems; preparations for ICD-10; and the flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula.  These transformations have impacted the ability of physicians to thrive in a small practice or as a solo practitioner.  However, physicians are adapting to the changes by joining patient-centered medical homes and participating in shared savings programs. As Dr. Yasso stated, “While physicians in all practice settings face financial and administrative burdens, the impact on small practices is particularly disproportionate, detracting from the time available for patient care. As we work to improve the health care delivery system for patients, physicians must be provided appropriate payment and incentives to practice effectively in the setting of their choice.  Patients deserve this level of access.” ​AOA-Testimony.pdf