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Prior authorization is draining staff time and slowing care. These six technology strategies will help practices streamline approvals and reduce payer-related bottlenecks.

Neil Baum, MD, discusses how to boost the most important relationship in a medical practice: the one between a doctor and their patient.

As more patients turn to Google and AI tools to diagnose themselves, a new debate is emerging: Can digital health technology truly guide care or is it driving dangerous misdiagnoses?

As patient expectations shift, these 13 technologies are quietly separating growing practices from those losing ground.

Loren Adler, fellow and associate director at the Brookings Institution’s Center on Health Policy, joins the show to discuss how payer ownership is reshaping primary care and what it means for independent physicians.

The advantages of arbitration over court litigation include privacy, cost efficiency and quicker resolutions for disputes.

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Physicians can boost revenue and satisfaction by eliminating the bottom 15% of patients, focusing on high-value care and improving practice efficiency.

Physician mental health remains overshadowed by stigma, culture and outdated licensing barriers.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.

Understanding legal expenses is crucial for health care practices, covering initial and ongoing costs ensures compliance and mitigates risks.

New survey data from Physicians Practice shows EHR inefficiencies continue to strain medical practice operations.

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

Complete our nine-question survey about your practice's technology for a chance to win one of five $20 Amazon gift cards.

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.

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president of government affairs at MGMA, joins the show to explain how the temporary funding agreement affects Medicare claims, telehealth and payment stability.

With ACA premiums set to spike in 2026 and patients facing dramatically higher out-of-pocket costs, here are five strategies providers can implement now to protect revenue, improve collections and stay ahead of the coming financial storm.

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These timeless leadership lessons from Moses will enhance your modern medical practice, focusing on teamwork, delegation and patient care excellence.

Physician practices face ongoing uncertainty as temporary funding restores some health policies, but major challenges loom for 2026 health care reforms.

Clarissa Riggins, chief product officer at Experian Health, joins the show to talk why denied claims are increasing and how AI can help practices prevent revenue loss.

Unlock your potential by dedicating time to think strategically about your practice, improving efficiency and breaking free from the daily grind.

A 2025 survey finds physicians cautiously embracing AI when it reduces burnout, speeds up documentation or cuts through red tape.

Three new electronic health record platforms launched in 2025 are betting big on artificial intelligence, voice and revenue cycle automation to cut clicks and give physicians more time with patients.

Federal funding restoration ends the government shutdown, offering stability to physician practices, yet uncertainties in telehealth and Medicare reimbursement persist.

The editors behind Medical Economics and Physicians Practice mark 100 episodes of Off the Chart with a roundtable on how the business of medicine has evolved.

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

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