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The staffing squeeze, with Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., of Edge
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.

How to market an independent practice in 2026, with Carl White of MarketVisory Group
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.

What patients are hearing, with Colleen Denny, M.D., FACOG
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.

Financial independence, with Michael Jerkins, M.D., M.Ed.
Michael Jerkins, M.D., M.Ed., a practicing physician and co-founder of Panacea Financial, joins the show to discuss financial independence, physician debt and why financial decisions can quietly take control of a physician's time.

Reinventing physician training, with AMGA President Jerry Penso, M.D., MBA, and Practicing Excellence founder Stephen Beeson, M.D.
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.

What we get wrong about vaccine hesitancy, with David Higgins, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.
Pediatrician David Higgins, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., explains why true vaccine hesitancy is rarer than headlines suggest, how social media distorts the picture, and what physicians can do to rebuild trust one conversation at a time.

The 2025 Off the Chart Holiday Spectacular
Keith and Austin prepare for the Off the Chart holiday party.

Why leading physicians will move to concierge medicine in 2026 with Greg Grant of Specialdocs
Greg Grant, the Chief Operating Officer of Specialdocs joins the show to explore why 2026 may be a pivotal year for physicians considering the transition to membership-based care.

The physician engagement crisis, with Bill Heller of CHG Healthcare
Bill Heller, chief operating officer at CHG Healthcare, joins the show to talk about physician engagement and other key takeaways from their 2025 Physician Sentiment Survey.

Vaccine skepticism, with Paul Offit, M.D.
Paul Offit, M.D., joins the show to talk about the state of vaccine and public health skepticism, and what it means for physicians.
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Discover 10 low‑cost, proven strategies to spark joy, boost morale and slash turnover among your medical practice staff, elevating productivity and patient satisfaction.

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Moneyball changed baseball by turning gut calls into data-driven wins, and medicine is having its own version of that moment.

Discover how to effectively calculate ROI for new medical equipment, ensuring your practice remains competitive and financially sound.

Health systems brace for a 2026 affordability shock, impacting patient care and financial stability as millions face insurance loss and rising costs.

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