Careers

Prior authorization remains one of the top pain points in health care, consuming hours of physician and staff time each week and delaying care for countless patients. This Medical Economics FAQ unpacks the most common questions physicians ask about prior authorization, its real costs, and what reforms may be on the horizon.

At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search breaks down new research showing how early-career physician loyalty begins long before day one, and why authentic relationships are medicine’s most overlooked retention strategy.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search shares why transparency — not pay or perks — is what younger physicians value most in their leaders.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search explains how mentorship and engagement programs deliver measurable returns — both financially and in patient care.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search explains why open, two-way communication between leadership and physicians is the foundation of a culture that keeps talent.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search says strong peer relationships and early mentorship are among the most powerful drivers of physician loyalty.

Tired of watching patients crushed by opaque hospital billing, Keith Smith, M.D., built a free-market surgery center where transparency, affordability and physician autonomy come first.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search says maintaining communication between contract signing and start date is one of the most overlooked steps in retention.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search says that respect, culture, and communication — not just pay — are what truly keep physicians from walking away.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search explains why retention hinges less on pay and more on leadership, communication, and cultural alignment.

Why physicians still face barriers to receiving mental health care and what’s being done to change it

Why physicians still face barriers to receiving mental health care and what’s being done to change it

Compensation climbed to record levels in 2025, fueled by supply-demand imbalances and new expectations among younger physicians.

Concierge medicine continues to gain momentum as a practical option for physicians seeking more control over their career, stronger patient relationships and a financially sustainable path forward.

Here’s how physicians can avoid some common mistakes when entering into restrictive covenants with employers.

SullivanCotter’s 2025 survey finds executive compensation up 4.7% overall, with the fastest growth in operations, digital strategy and compliance leadership roles.

As spending climbs and value plummets, Trilliant Health proposes hard questions to buck negative trends.

At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, Michael Blackman, M.D., MBA, addressed the concern that AI will replace physicians.

Kevin Schulman, M.D., MBA, professor of medicine at Stanford University, joins the show to talk about administrative burdens in health care.

Tail coverage isn’t just for retirement: Here’s what every physician should know

More than 1 million legally authorized workers may lose their jobs, raising new staffing and compliance challenges for independent practices.

At MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, panelists explored whether physicians still see medicine as a vocation — and how culture shapes retention, engagement and satisfaction.

Family physicians say they stand with their patients and want swift resolution to federal government shutdown.

MGMA Leaders Conference session underscores link between pay models, burnout and culture.

Launching a concierge medicine practice can feel daunting for physicians who are burned out in traditional models. Medical Economics and Specialdocs Consultants convened a panel of experts to break down what it takes, address challenges and answer common questions.