Austin Littrell

PYA's Shannon Sumner, CPA, CHC, breaks down what the federal government's escalating fraud enforcement push means for physician practices.

Access to care surged 14 points in two years to become the No. 1 policy issue for physicians.

John Pack of Mitsubishi HC Capital America breaks down the financial pressures squeezing independent practices and the financing options that help.

Sarah Matt, M.D., MBA, says virtual care can expand access and strengthen patient relationships if the industry stops assuming it knows patient needs.

Sightview's Holly Black, the 'MIPS Geek Guru,' breaks down what changed in MIPS for 2026 and what practices can do to protect Medicare revenue.

From ambient scribes to diagnostic decision support, artificial intelligence is reshaping how medicine gets done.

Texas 2036's Charles Miller, J.D., breaks down the consolidation, pricing failures and coverage gaps squeezing independent physicians.

Kelly Villella of Wolters Kluwer Health breaks down a new survey of physician assistants.

Robert Cain, D.O., discusses the rapid growth of osteopathic medicine and why its whole-person philosophy is more relevant than ever.

AI adoption in physician practices is accelerating. The contracts, however, often get less scrutiny than the sales pitch.

CENTEGIX's Andrea Greco joins the show to explain why workplace violence is now a balance sheet problem every practice leader needs to take seriously.

Rosemarie Aznavorian, D.N.P., RN, discusses how nurse shortages affect patient access and why more patients turn to AI for medical advice.

Stephanie O'Connor explains how practices can modernize payments, reduce fraud and protect revenue without hurting the patient experience.

Artificial intelligence is already sitting inside your EHR, revenue cycle tools and phone system. Here’s how to use it on purpose, not on autopilot.

Immigration attorney Katie Russell, J.D., explains how shifting ICE enforcement priorities and new visa rules affect medical practices in 2026.

Shannon Sims, M.D., Ph.D., and Matthew Bates, M.P.H., break down what Vizient's 2026 industry report means for access, teams and finances.

Christopher M. Whaley, Ph.D., explains how site-neutral payment reform could reshape Medicare reimbursement and independent practice.

Richard Anderson, M.D., FACP, of The Doctors Company and TDC Group breaks down the state of the industry and top risks facing physicians in 2026.

Practices pour hours into notes, orders and message management, but many leaders say the biggest win would be fewer clicks and keystrokes. These 9 operational levers cut clicks, tame the inbox and protect care capacity.

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.

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president of government affairs at MGMA, joins the show to explain how shifting federal policy decisions are affecting physician practices and what medical groups should be watching in 2026.

Melissa Lucarelli, M.D., FAAFP, speaks with Ronald M. Epstein, M.D., FAAHPM, about how mindfulness, presence and communication shape patient care, physician well-being and medical culture.

Peter Reilly, North American health care practice leader at HUB International, joins the show to break down the top risks facing physician practices in 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Artificial intelligence is already embedded in documentation, RCM and clinical decision support tools. Here’s how practice leaders can use it more deliberately — and what the data say about where it’s actually helping.

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