Practice Management

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

Sara Gerke explores the legal and ethical gray areas of disclosing AI use in patient care — and why “proportionate transparency” may be the fairest path forward.

Analyst Trilliant Health argues the case for major changes from inside — or new regulations from outside.

A new educational effort from Ipsen spotlights one of medicine’s most overlooked weak points: the transition from pediatric to adult care.

Physicians, medical student collaborate on a primer of problems and solutions.

Strategies for organizations to navigate CMS's decision to fast-track risk adjustment audits.

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.

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.

Nearly nine in ten health care practitioners say fax-related delays disrupt patient care, according to a new Documo survey.

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.

Artificial intelligence can cut documentation time, streamline scheduling and reduce burnout — but only if it’s implemented with clear goals and cost controls.

Katie Russell, J.D., partner at Brown Immigration Law, joins the show to discuss how medical practices should respond if ICE agents arrive — and how to stay compliant while protecting patients and staff.

KFF and The Washington Post surveyed more than 2,700 U.S. parents on their views of children’s health, vaccines and trust in institutions. The findings reveal what pediatricians and primary care physicians are up against — and where trust still lives.

Joint KFF/Washington Post survey finds broad bipartisan support for food regulation — and sharp divides on vaccines and trust in public health institutions.

The administrative burdens of running a practice, from HR to billing to compliance, aren't part of delivering care.

Obesity remains overwhelmingly concentrated in the South and Midwest, with rates topping 40% in two states. Trust for America’s Health warns that “this progress is limited and at risk” amid federal cuts to prevention programs.

For the first time in years, fewer states report adult-obesity rates above 35 percent. These are the 10 states (plus Washington D.C.) with the lowest obesity rates in 2025.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why meaningful physician engagement in value-based care starts with simple conversations, not dashboards or data dumps.

Jason Jobes of Norwood discusses how smaller physician groups can find success in value-based care — and why partnerships may be the key.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains how practices can balance revenue maximization with compliance as regulators intensify audits and scrutiny over coding accuracy.

Jason Jobes of Norwood shares why mastering data interpretation is key to driving performance and reimbursement under VBC.

Jason Jobes of Norwood outlines why taking the right amount of financial risk — and investing in infrastructure — is essential for practices transitioning to VBC.

A regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains oversight of a multi-billion-dollar trend in Medicare spending.

Text messaging enhances patient engagement, boosts medical practice revenues, and streamlines operations, making it essential for modern healthcare communication.