Staffing & Salary

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.

AMGA members can explore innovative solutions for health care challenges through human development and measurable outcomes at their upcoming annual conference.

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.

Traditional training is losing its grip on busy clinicians, and AMGA and Practicing Excellence say the alternative has to live inside the workday, not outside it.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Explore how a strategic partnership between AMGA and Practicing Excellence enhances clinician engagement and improves patient care.

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.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search shares why transparency — not pay or perks — is what younger physicians value most in their leaders.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search explains how mentorship and engagement programs deliver measurable returns — both financially and in patient care.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search explains why open, two-way communication between leadership and physicians is the foundation of a culture that keeps talent.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search says strong peer relationships and early mentorship are among the most powerful drivers of physician loyalty.

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.

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

Physician mental health remains overshadowed by stigma, culture and outdated licensing barriers. Daniel Saddawi-Konefka, M.D., MBA, and Christine Yu Moutier, M.D., break down why physicians still struggle to seek help and what reforms could finally move the needle.

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.

Stefanie Simmons, M.D., FACEP, CMO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, joins the show to talk about the state of burnout in health care and what’s being done to fix it.

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.