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

John Pack: Practices can fund growth and keep control with cash-flow-based debt or asset-backed credit lines tied to AR, equipment or real estate.

HHS-OCR ramps up HIPAA enforcement: phishing settlement spotlights risk analyses, Security Rule gaps and urgent 2026 Part 2 NPP updates.

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.

Melinda Mastel of the Medical College of Wisconsin shares how finance leaders can move beyond spreadsheets to drive strategic change in medical practices.

Skip the coding cert. Lead your revenue cycle team with one shared metric, less shadow work and a culture that fixes problems before they pile up.

Nine proven ways to collect patient balances sooner, cut billing touches and boost cash flow as high-deductible plans rise.

Practice leaders urge longer HTI-5 timelines, warning ONC certification rollbacks may shift risk to providers and weaken AI and privacy safeguards.

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

From ambient scribes to revenue cycle automation, here are answers to the AI questions physicians and practice administrators are asking most.

Meet ChatGPTHealth: encrypted, physician-collab info that helps patients interpret records, prep visits, and manage wellness; without replacing doctors.

John Pack: Lenders size up practices by EBITDA, AR days and payer mix. Strong margins and clean receivables can unlock better financing.

MGMA urges HHS to set AI guardrails, transparency and payment models, tackling liability and workflow burden as medical groups expand AI use.

Most claim denials are preventable. Master these six strategies to stop revenue leaks, speed up payments and keep your staff focused on patient care.

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.

Winning medical practices don't follow trends; they make bold strategic choices. These counterintuitive habits set market leaders apart.

Neil Baum, M.D., discusses the importance of observation in the practice of medicine.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell: ICE is shifting from raids to I-9 audits and documentation checks. Here's what practices should tighten now.

ICE shifts from raids to audits; practices should tighten I-9s, train staff on warrants and brace for some $100K H-1B cases.

These real-world guardrails will help physicians and practice admins curb after-hours charting, tame portals and reduce burnout in clinic life.

Scott Polenz: Doctors leave when “patient first” means 27 visits a day, “we listen” surveys go nowhere, and “flexibility” isn’t.

Why preventive care raises claims first, then lowers long-term health costs through engagement, stabilization and avoided hospitalizations.

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

John Pack said midsize practices often land in a financing “no-man’s-land.”

No-shows are frustrating, sure. But they’re also fixable, especially when you treat them like a systems problem instead of a patient-manners issue.

Patient satisfaction drives outcomes, revenue and reviews. A few simple communication tweaks can make patients feel heard and loyal.

AI scribes streamline notes, but can trigger HIPAA, consent and Medicare compliance risks. Learn safeguards to avoid audits, liability and harm.