Austin Littrell

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

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.

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.

At MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, panelists explored whether physicians still see medicine as a vocation — and how culture shapes retention, engagement and satisfaction.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search shares why transparency — not pay or perks — is what younger physicians value most in their leaders.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search explains how mentorship and engagement programs deliver measurable returns — both financially and in patient care.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search explains why open, two-way communication between leadership and physicians is the foundation of a culture that keeps talent.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search says strong peer relationships and early mentorship are among the most powerful drivers of physician loyalty.

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.

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.