Practice Management

Psychiatrist and Edge co-founder, Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., explains how rising wages, turnover and labor competition are reshaping physician practices — and why flexibility is becoming essential.

Acknowledgment, clarity and smart trade-offs matter more than quick fixes.

FTC hears from physicians, other professionals about restrictions when workers leave or change jobs.

Economic anxiety is real — but connection determines who stays grounded.

Medical groups say stepped-up operations by federal agents are stoking fear, keeping patients from hospitals and raising safety concerns for clinicians.

Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., co-founder and president of Edge, joins the show to discuss how staffing pressures are landing inside medical practices in 2026.

Economic uncertainty matters, but engagement is the real retention lever.

Every January brings not only a new calendar year, but also an influx of administrative work ushered in by annual benefit resets, renewed prior authorizations, formulary shifts and coverage reverification requirements.

Token surveys and late-stage consultation undermine trust and lead to worse decisions.

Carl White, MBA, president of MarketVisory Group, joins the show to explain why good care is no longer enough and what independent practices must do to stay visible and competitive in 2026.

Physicians want input. The problem isn’t apathy — it’s whether leaders are listening and acting.

Medical Economics sat down with Bill Heller, chief operating officer at CHG Healthcare, to discuss the company’s latest survey on why satisfaction alone isn’t enough to retain physicians.

A negative Net Promoter Score doesn’t just reflect morale — it flags loyalty risk physicians can’t ignore.

Progressive Policy Institute finds hospital and corporate ownership of practices climbed to 59% by 2023, whereas independent practices declined fastest in rural communities, and prices rose following acquisitions.

What can a small practice do to stand out? Practice marketing experts interviewed by Medical Economics pointed to practical strategies that physicians can incorporate to rise above the crowd.

Physicians trust their direct supervisors far more than executive leadership. Bill Heller explains how visibility and proximity shape credibility.

Medical billing software sits at the center of the modern revenue cycle, but the sticker price rarely reflects what practices actually pay.

Colleen Denny, M.D., FACOG, joins the show to break down what patients are hearing online, how medical misinformation shows up in the exam room and why physicians still play a central role in restoring trust.

Highly engaged physicians are far more likely to trust leadership — and Bill Heller says transparency and follow-through matter more than grand strategy.

There are clear, actionable opportunities for employers to re-engage their physician workforce in ways that are both meaningful and measurable.

CHG Healthcare’s latest survey shows most physicians say they’re satisfied at work, but very few feel truly engaged — a gap that carries real retention risk for practices.

Professionalizing the billing workforce could close critical gaps in fraud prevention and protect billions in health care spending.

Simple, repeatable coding habits can cut down on denials, support compliance and protect your margins in 2026.

The latest America’s Health Rankings report reveals deep regional and socioeconomic divides in population health. These were the least healthy states in 2025.

AMGA President Jerry Penso, M.D., MBA, and Practicing Excellence founder Stephen Beeson, M.D., discuss their new partnership and why physician training is shifting away from seminars toward in-the-workflow development.