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Neil Baum, M.D., gives tips for before, during and after your meetings to ensure they are productive.

Kelly Villella of Wolters Kluwer: PAs feel patient-ready on day one, but paperwork and unclear AI rules create onboarding friction.

MGMA's Anders Gilberg warns last-minute funding punts can cancel Medicare telehealth, disrupt workflows, and keep practices in limbo.

Health care payments still feel fragmented; cross-team alignment unifies billing channels, tokenized methods and workflows to boost completion rates and reduce patient frustration.

Practices pour hours into notes, orders and message management, but many leaders say the biggest win would be fewer clicks and keystrokes. These 9 operational levers cut clicks, tame the inbox and protect care capacity.

Kelly Villella, of Wolters Kluwer, says Shadow AI and paperwork are the real PA pain points: unclear rules and nonstop documentation pull time from patients.

Clinical AI stalls when it’s just transcription; value-based care needs trusted, workflow-embedded copilots with longitudinal context.

Amber Maraccini, Ph.D., M.A., joins the show to discuss how patients are using AI tools before visits and what that means for trust, communication and care.

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Jane Zhu, M.D.: Concierge and DPC can improve access, but may pull clinicians from safety-net care, tightening capacity and widening gaps for those who can’t pay.

Replace lagging revenue cycle metrics with labor-effectiveness benchmarks, AI automation, prereg fixes and vendor transparency to boost margins by 2026.

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president of government affairs at MGMA, joins the show to explain how shifting federal policy decisions are affecting physician practices and what medical groups should be watching in 2026.

Anders Gilberg, of MGMA, discusses the policy issues facing congress this year.

Neil Baum, M.D., breaks down how delegation can help avoid burnout and improve patient care.

Congress passes new federal health funding, averting shutdown and extending telehealth and payment rules while signaling shifts in workforce, behavioral health and value-based priorities.

Scott Polenz, principal consultant of advisory services at CHG Healthcare, says the fastest way to build physician alignment is to nail onboarding with clear expectations, consistent support and a steady drumbeat of “why” behind decisions.

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Kelly Villella, of Wolters Kluwer, says PAs are feeling the squeeze from three directions: payer hassles, paperwork that steals time from patients, and the fast-moving question of which AI tools are actually OK to use.

Enhance physician engagement and alignment, and prevent subtle behavior changes that could lead to costly turnover and management challenges.

Hospital and physician practice consolidation continues to shape U.S. health care, impacting costs, competition, and operational decisions for practices nationwide.

Melissa Lucarelli, M.D., FAAFP, speaks with Ronald M. Epstein, M.D., FAAHPM, about how mindfulness, presence and communication shape patient care, physician well-being and medical culture.

A look at the essentials of Medical Malpractice and E&O coverage, including claims, tail coverage and asset protection strategies for professionals.

Telehealth profitability thrives when treated as a core service, with structured workflows and compliance, rather than a mere convenience.

Practical Management is the new expert-powered video series for practice administrators that answers the questions you’re dealing with right now.

Why responsiveness shapes patient experience, retention and operations in modern medical practice.

CHG Healthcare consultant Scott Polenz says physicians respond to genuine, personalized recognition and leaders who show real effort, starting in recruitment and continuing through onboarding.

RESULTS Act could stop looming Medicare lab cuts, stabilize office testing payments and fix flawed data rules behind the reductions.