Top Challenges 2025: Practice administrators face growing uncertainty

Medical practice administrators are grappling with a wide range of persistent and growing challenges, according to the latest Physicians Practice Top Challenges survey. From managing rising costs and staffing shortages to navigating complex payer requirements and administrative burdens, the results reveal a profession under pressure from multiple fronts. While some areas have shown modest improvement, many respondents report that key issues are becoming more difficult to manage, with optimism about the year ahead in short supply.

The results also shed light on emerging concerns that could further complicate operations in 2025, including economic uncertainty and regulatory shifts. Practice leaders continue to search for practical solutions that support financial stability, streamline operations and improve patient care while working to stay resilient amid industry-wide disruptions.

Be sure to check out this month's digital edition which features tips on how to overcome these challenges.