Staffing & Salary

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

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.

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.

Effective onboarding transforms new hires into confident team members, enhancing workplace culture and patient experience while reducing turnover.

A recent survey suggests many physician assistants start practice confident in patient care but less prepared for documentation, insurance hurdles and unclear AI guardrails.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Artificial intelligence is already embedded in documentation, RCM and clinical decision support tools. Here’s how practice leaders can use it more deliberately — and what the data say about where it’s actually helping.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Reopening after a break requires strategic planning to ease stress, enhance teamwork and prevent burnout for health care teams.

At MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, panelists explored whether physicians still see medicine as a vocation — and how culture shapes retention, engagement and satisfaction.

Discover 10 low‑cost, proven strategies to spark joy, boost morale and slash turnover among your medical practice staff, elevating productivity and patient satisfaction.

A panel of physicians, practice leaders and health care experts unpacks what true independence looks like in 2025, and breaks down how practices can strengthen their footing for the years ahead.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search explains why retention hinges less on pay and more on leadership, communication, and cultural alignment.

A December JAMA study examines what happens when physicians get built-in time for inbox work.

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

Use these strategies to enhance work-life balance in your medical practice, boosting employee morale and reducing turnover for better patient care.

A panel of physicians, practice leaders and health care experts unpacks what true independence looks like in 2025, and breaks down how practices can strengthen their footing for the years ahead.

Navigating your physician employment contract requires confidence and knowledge. These negotiation tips can help secure a fair agreement.

As nurse practitioners proliferate and independent practice models expand, physicians and administrators must rethink staffing, regulation and the future of care delivery.

David Ford, CEO of CMA Physician Services, joins the show to explain how Medway helps independent physicians offload administrative burdens so they can focus on patient care.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Paul Merrick, M.D., and Dan Greenleaf of Duly Health and Care join the show to discuss how independent physician groups can stay competitive, lower costs and preserve autonomy amid consolidation across the health care industry.