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AI enhances health care but cannot replace the essential human touch and empathy that doctors provide in patient care and support.

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

Neil Baum, MD, discusses six lessons practice leaders can glean from Napoleon Bonaparte.

Stay vigilant this holiday season against cyber-attacks with these tips on safe shopping, recognizing scams and protecting your information.

New rules, new risks and new expectations: Discover the seven telehealth considerations clinicians can’t afford to overlook in 2026.

Practices often explore mergers to expand and thrive, but must navigate potential pitfalls and ensure clear communication for success.

Optimizing operations to deliver quality experiences positions your practice for success all year long.

The G0136 and Z codes account for health factors outside the physician’s office.

Using the add-on code to get paid for continuing relationships with patients who have complex conditions.

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

Switching to value-based care also means changing how you code and how you approach patient care

Medical practices can boost revenue by optimizing coding for chronic care and preventive services, ensuring fair compensation and stabilizing cash flow.

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.

A costly lesson on pursuing unpaid fees, highlighting the stress and time involved in legal disputes over small amounts.

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

Prior authorization is draining staff time and slowing care. These six technology strategies will help practices streamline approvals and reduce payer-related bottlenecks.

Neil Baum, MD, discusses how to boost the most important relationship in a medical practice: the one between a doctor and their patient.

As more patients turn to Google and AI tools to diagnose themselves, a new debate is emerging: Can digital health technology truly guide care or is it driving dangerous misdiagnoses?

As patient expectations shift, these 13 technologies are quietly separating growing practices from those losing ground.

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.

The advantages of arbitration over court litigation include privacy, cost efficiency and quicker resolutions for disputes.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Physicians can boost revenue and satisfaction by eliminating the bottom 15% of patients, focusing on high-value care and improving practice efficiency.

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.

From data normalization to contract alignment and provider engagement, learn how organizations can overcome the biggest HEDIS and Stars challenges by shifting from compliance checklists to a patient-centered, quality-driven approach.

Understanding legal expenses is crucial for health care practices, covering initial and ongoing costs ensures compliance and mitigates risks.

New survey data from Physicians Practice shows EHR inefficiencies continue to strain medical practice operations.

Medical practices prioritize staffing and health IT investments for 2026, focusing on budget strategies to enhance operational stability and patient experience.