Practice Management

The challenge is no longer just identifying risk within the four walls of the exam room, but managing it during the hundreds of days between visits.

Shannon Sims, M.D., Ph.D., and Matthew Bates, M.P.H., join the show to break down what Vizient’s 2026 State of the Industry report means for physician access, team models and financial sustainability.

Facing workforce shortages, financial strain and shifting patient expectations, hospitals will need to rethink their physical footprint, partnerships and care delivery models to remain viable in the decades ahead.

By focusing on metrics that tie directly to growth, practices get more clarity on how well their marketing is working, and inevitably, they track fewer metrics.

MedPro’s Rosemarie Aznavorian, D.N.P., RN, explains how thin staffing, financial pressure and longer waits are nudging patients toward generative AI — and what that means for primary care.

FDA to review Moderna’s investigational mRNA influenza vaccine, decision expected in August

A new Hint Health survey using the Person-Centered Primary Care Measure shows DPC patients report easy access, strong relationships and high willingness to recommend their physicians.

Physician compensation is one of the most important drivers of medical group success, because it affects compliance with federal law, the economics of service lines, and the overall stability of the organization.

How holistic credit decisioning offers an innovative approach to financial assessment

Study finds that most patients are not doing their physical therapy exercises at home because they forgot or didn’t have time

A conversation with Sarah Matt, MD, author of “The Borderless Healthcare Revolution.”

Patients are bringing their health questions to AI, often before even scheduling a visit with their physician. Medallia's Amber Maraccini, Ph.D., M.A., explains how tools such as ChatGPT Health can either erode trust or create more space for human conversations.

How doctors and practice administrators can confidently evaluate and select a health care texting vendor

Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., argues that rigid staffing budgets are a liability in 2026 — and explains why planning for raises is cheaper than constant replacement.

Agency cites comparator choice not reflecting best-available standard of care, even though it previously approved the comparator.

A conversation with Sarah Matt, MD, author of “The Borderless Healthcare Revolution.”

Physician-led practices outperform those owned by hospitals or corporate entities

Do you know what your employees are thinking about insurance, benefits and finances? A better understanding can help you keep them on staff.

Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., explains how unfilled roles quietly push refills, authorizations and even billing back onto physicians.

A conversation with Sarah Matt, MD, author of “The Borderless Healthcare Revolution.”

EHR time and inbox volume aren’t drifting down on their own. These 9 workflow fixes actually stick.

Psychiatrist and staffing expert Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., explains why chasing $1–$2 wage increases turns into an arms race practices can’t win.

Amber Maraccini, Ph.D., M.A., joins the show to discuss how patients are using AI tools before visits, and what that means for trust, communication and care.

A conversation with Sarah Matt, MD, author of “The Borderless Healthcare Revolution.”

A conversation with Sarah Matt, MD, author of “The Borderless Healthcare Revolution.”