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Explore the complexities of partnering with a Management Services Organization (MSO) versus selling to private equity or hospitals for your practice.

Cybercriminals are shifting focus to smaller health care practices, exploiting vulnerabilities and stealing data.

Automated coding tools enhance claim accuracy and reduce documentation burdens, but require careful implementation to avoid compliance risks.

Neil Baum, MD, gives eight suggestions for how physicians can manage when their patients ask for a second opinion.

Scott Polenz emphasizes the importance of alignment over engagement in physician retention, advocating for trust-based relationships between clinicians and leadership.

How do you handle a troublesome employee and what do you wish you’d known sooner? Take our quick, anonymous survey to share real-world tactics practice managers are using to coach, document and de-escalate tough situations.

Kelly Villella of Wolters Kluwer says a new PA survey shows near-universal confidence in patient care, but lingering gaps in documentation readiness and a growing need for clearer AI guardrails and training as clinics bring new clinicians on board.

Practice administrators play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and enhancing patient care behind the scenes.

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.

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

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 practices face significant revenue loss from denials and appeals, but improved front-end processes and coding accuracy can help.

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.