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Ep. 70: The state of private practice with Paul Berggreen, M.D., of AIMPA
Paul Berggreen, M.D., president of the American Independent Medical Practice Association (AIMPA), joins the show to discuss the current state of private practice.
Tech upgrade success: 6 rules every practice should follow
Navigating the health tech landscape requires strategic diligence to avoid hidden costs and ensure seamless integration in medical practices.
Practice tip of the week: Hiring a marketing consultant
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
7 signs that your practice needs a new EHR
From sluggish systems to frustrated staff, these red flags could mean it's time to upgrade your practice's electronic health record system.
Lead, follow or get out of the way
Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction.
11 device policy essentials to keep your practice secure
These essential strategies will enable your practice to safeguard digital assets and ensure compliance.
Clarifying a patient’s misunderstanding of the HIPAA privacy rule
Understanding HIPAA's Privacy Rule clarifies how incidental disclosures in health care settings are permissible, ensuring patient privacy while facilitating essential communications.
Quiz: How tight is your cybersecurity?
Medical practices face rising cybercrime threats, risking patient safety and finances. Test your security knowledge with our essential quiz on best practices.
9 pitfalls to avoid in your practice
Neil Baum, MD, guides you away from these nine situations that could have a negative impact on your practice's bottom line.
Meeting patients where they are: Rethinking payment flexibility in health care
Health care consumers seek seamless payment experiences that match their digital expectations. Providers must offer flexible options to enhance satisfaction and collections.
Schrödinger's Cat: Financial perils of Allograft diabetic ulcer grafts
Health care practices face rising audits and recoupments for using placental membrane grafts in diabetic ulcer treatments, risking significant financial penalties.
Practice tip of the week: Be an on-time physician
Ep. 69: The physician shortage with Brian McKillop of AMN Healthcare
Brian McKillop, president of the locum tenens division at AMN Healthcare, joins the show to discuss the company's latest report on the physician shortage.
Key log and problem solving for health care practices
Identifying the "key log" behind delays and inefficiencies can help medical practices streamline operations, improve patient satisfaction and prevent recurring problems — without adding costs.
8 ways practice administrators can harness AI today
From reducing denials to filling last-minute slots, here's how smart practice administrators are using artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and boost revenue.
11 tips to keep patients engaged between visits
From follow-up texts to micro-learning videos, these 11 low-cost strategies help practices boost patient satisfaction, improve outcomes and protect revenue between visits.
Navigating the complexities of staffing in modern medical practices
A different way to solve medical practice staffing challenges with recruitment and retention tactics that curb burnout and sustain high-quality patient care.
3 strategies to strengthen patient engagement and reduce risk
Strong patient engagement and clear patient-provider communication empower physician practices to improve health outcomes and reduce costly malpractice claims.
Physicians Practice digital edition: The top challenges for practices today
Your monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers is available now!
A true story of payer negotiations
Physicians navigate challenging payer negotiations, sharing success stories of securing approvals for innovative, cost-effective treatments.
2025’s medical practice challenges: Prior authorizations, a staffing squeeze and rising costs
Medical practices face significant challenges in 2025, including payer issues, staffing shortages, and rising costs, impacting patient care and operational efficiency.
Top Challenges 2025: Practice administrators face growing uncertainty
This year’s survey shows medical practice administrators wrestling with familiar challenges and new uncertainties.
Ep. 68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with Ericka L. Adler, J.D., of Roetzel & Andress
Ericka Adler, J.D., a health care attorney with Roetzel & Andress, joins the show to explore the legal risks of prescribing GLP-1 medications.
Practice tip of the week: Strategic planning mistakes
9 zero-budget staff motivators that beat a pay raise
These nine cost-effective strategies can boost employee morale and retention in medical practices, addressing turnover without breaking the budget.
Patient loyalty: Encourage them to keep coming back
Creating memorable patient experiences boosts loyalty and encourages repeat visits to your medical practice. Transform interactions into lasting connections.
8 best ways to keep your practice safe
Health care faces unprecedented challenges from cyberattacks, measles outbreaks, and workplace violence, highlighting the need for continuous safety measures.
Guilty plea illuminates the proper use of the Open Payments Program
The Open Payments Program reveals critical compliance issues in healthcare, highlighting recent legal cases and the importance of accurate financial reporting.
If Jesus were a physician
Neil Baum, MD, talks about the lessons physicians should take from the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
7 tech lifelines for overworked practice administrators
These tech solutions can alleviate staffing challenges in medical practices, enhancing efficiency and reducing burnout for administrators.
