Practice Management

Why advocates say health care needs a nuanced view of private equity partnerships in medicine.

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.

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

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

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.

At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, Jason Jobes of Norwood shares a practical blueprint for helping physician practices transition to value-based care.

Jason Jobes of Norwood says successful value-based care transitions depend less on strategy, and more on communication, alignment and expectation setting.

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

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.

David Tawes, M.A., regional inspector general at HHS-OIG, joins the show to discuss Medicare’s $15 billion skin substitute boom, fraud risks and how policymakers aim to curb abuse without limiting patient care.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why the move toward value-based care is both necessary and challenging — and what physician practices can do to prepare.