Austin Littrell

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search says that respect, culture, and communication — not just pay — are what truly keep physicians from walking away.

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

Keith and Austin prepare for the Off the Chart holiday party.

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.

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.

With countless practice management platforms on the market, small and midsize practices need a clear framework for evaluating what will truly support daily operations — and what will just add friction.

Revenue loss in primary care is often driven by everyday coding and documentation habits. These seven common mistakes can reduce legitimate reimbursement without physicians realizing it.

Paul Offit, M.D., joins the show to talk about the state of vaccine and public health skepticism, and what it means for physicians.

Daniel Krajcik, D.O., MBA, a primary care physician with the Cleveland Clinic, joins the show to break down the real-world considerations of bringing rapid testing into the office.

A December JAMA study examines what happens when physicians get built-in time for inbox work.

American College of Physicians President Jason Goldman, M.D., MACP joins the show to talk about medical misinformation.

Jared Rhoads, M.S., M.P.H., joins the show with a different take on private equity.

These underused Medicare codes can support better care and more stable revenue.

Retired MGMA senior fellow David Gans, MSHA, FACMPE, joins the show to break down the rising costs, flat reimbursement, staffing strain and tech decisions shaping medical practice performance heading into 2026.

Krista Blackwell, Ph.D., joins the show to break down new CDC and American Heart Association reports on ultraprocessed foods.

Loren Adler, fellow and associate director at the Brookings Institution’s Center on Health Policy, joins the show to discuss how payer ownership is reshaping primary care and what it means for independent physicians.

Physician mental health remains overshadowed by stigma, culture and outdated licensing barriers. Daniel Saddawi-Konefka, M.D., MBA, and Christine Yu Moutier, M.D., break down why physicians still struggle to seek help and what reforms could finally move the needle.

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president of government affairs at MGMA, joins the show to explain how the temporary funding agreement affects Medicare claims, telehealth and payment stability.

Clarissa Riggins, chief product officer at Experian Health, joins the show to talk why denied claims are increasing and how AI can help practices prevent revenue loss.

A 2025 survey finds physicians cautiously embracing AI when it reduces burnout, speeds up documentation or cuts through red tape.

Three new electronic health record platforms launched in 2025 are betting big on artificial intelligence, voice and revenue cycle automation to cut clicks and give physicians more time with patients.

The editors behind Medical Economics and Physicians Practice mark 100 episodes of Off the Chart with a roundtable on how the business of medicine has evolved.

Jennifer Trilk, Ph.D., FACSM, DipACLM, joins the show to explain why medical schools should teach nutrition, physical activity and behavior change.

With payers tightening reimbursement, software costs rising and staffing still constrained, billing isn’t just back-office — it’s a profitability driver.

Stefanie Simmons, M.D., FACEP, CMO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, joins the show to talk about the state of burnout in health care and what’s being done to fix it.

Sara Gerke, David A. Simon, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., and Deepika Srivastava join the show to talk about malpractice and physician liability in cases involving artificial intelligence.

David Ford, CEO of CMA Physician Services, joins the show to explain how Medway helps independent physicians offload administrative burdens so they can focus on patient care.

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.

From automated charting to intelligent scheduling, AI can save hours each week — if used wisely.

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.