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American Osteopathic Association notes historic milestone as profession continues growth.

Jennifer Trilk, Ph.D., FACSM, DipACLM, joins the show to explain why medical schools should teach nutrition, physical activity and behavior change.

WalletHub’s latest CPI analysis reveals which metro areas are seeing prices rise fastest.

Stefanie Simmons, M.D., FACEP, CMO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, joins the show to talk about the state of burnout in health care and what’s being done to fix it.

New JAMA analysis estimates more than 11,000 physicians on H-1B visas in FY 2024; reliance nearly doubles in rural areas and quadruples in the poorest counties.

Clinicians relying on AI-powered decision-making were considered less skilled and less competent by their peers than those who did not use AI.

Advocates say the shift better reflects real-world clinical roles, but the path depends on state laws and hospital policies.

The annual gathering drew leaders from across the industry, including pioneering consultants Specialdocs and 10 of its affiliated physicians.

David Ford, CEO of CMA Physician Services, joins the show to explain how Medway helps independent physicians offload administrative burdens so they can focus on patient care.

A new study suggests pharmacy technicians can ease physicians’ administrative load and improve patient access. Can practices afford not to hire them?

Bain & Company finds hospitals accelerating investment in primary care and value-based care, even as labor shortages and patient skepticism over AI threaten progress.

Paul Merrick, M.D., and Dan Greenleaf of Duly Health and Care join the show to discuss how independent physician groups can stay competitive, lower costs and preserve autonomy amid consolidation across the health care industry.

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