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Effective onboarding transforms new hires into confident team members, enhancing workplace culture and patient experience while reducing turnover.

Effective communication and active listening enhance patient care, boost compliance and foster loyalty.

Physicians can look “engaged” and still be halfway out the door, says CHG Healthcare consultant Scott Polenz.

A recent survey suggests many physician assistants start practice confident in patient care but less prepared for documentation, insurance hurdles and unclear AI guardrails.

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.

The False Claims Act sees record settlements and lawsuits last year.

Neil Baum, M.D., discusses six ways to deal with angry patients.

Concierge and direct primary care models rapidly expand, raising questions about clinician autonomy, access and the future of primary care in the U.S.

Concierge and direct primary care are supposed to buy physicians more autonomy, but as these models grow, corporate ownership is growing with them.

Medical billing software sits at the center of the modern revenue cycle, but the sticker price rarely reflects what practices actually pay.

Physician practices face challenges in mergers and acquisitions, with many reporting negative experiences. Here are six tips for successful integration.

AMGA members can explore innovative solutions for health care challenges through human development and measurable outcomes at their upcoming annual conference.

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.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

AI in health care poses risks, including misinformation and bias. Physicians must verify AI responses to ensure patient safety and accurate care.

Health care leaders expand value-based care participation, recognizing its potential to improve patient outcomes while physicians seek support for successful transition.

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.

Concierge medicine and direct primary care are gaining ground fast and the latest numbers suggest the shift isn’t limited to a few boutique markets.

Traditional training is losing its grip on busy clinicians, and AMGA and Practicing Excellence say the alternative has to live inside the workday, not outside it.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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.

Explore how a strategic partnership between AMGA and Practicing Excellence enhances clinician engagement and improves patient care.

Enhance patient experience by prioritizing convenience and eliminating friction points in your practice, ensuring a seamless journey for every patient.

Explore the nuances between "split/shared" and "incident to" billing in health care, ensuring compliance with the latest CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule.

Health care practices navigate new immigration enforcement challenges, emphasizing preparation, staff training and understanding legal rights to protect patient privacy.

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.