Medical Economics

“One of the biggest myths is that AI will replace physicians.” At #MGMALeaders, Michael Blackman, MD, MBA, of Greenway Health, explained why AI should be viewed as an “instant second opinion” — supporting doctors, not replacing them. He also highlights its role in easing documentation, billing and coding so physicians can focus on care. 🎥 Watch his full discussion with Medical Economics: https://hubs.li/Q03LZsB-0 #MedicalEconomics #AIinHealthcare #PhysicianWellbeing #HealthTech

Shrinking reimbursements. Rising costs. Staff shortages. At #MGMALeaders, Andy Swanson, M.P.A., FACMPE, of MGMA shared how practices can stay resilient with: ✅ Smarter use of technology ✅ Stronger leadership ✅ A focus on patient experience And why community (and even humor) matter more than ever. 🎙 Listen to today's Off the Chart: https://hubs.li/Q03LZssZ0 Apple: https://hubs.li/Q03LZq840 Spotify: https://hubs.li/Q03LZt6V0 #OffTheChartPodcast #PhysicianLeadership #PracticeManagement #MedicalEconomics #PhysiciansPractice

"Primary care spending in the U.S. is declining, with only 4.39% of employer-sponsored insurance spending in 2022, down from 4.93% in 2018." America underinvests in primary care—we need to reverse this trend. More on this data from in Medical Economics ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ePfZWuFs

Women physicians are leading every day — but too often, their leadership goes unrecognized. September was Women in Medicine Month, and in Monday's Off the Chart, Yalda Jabbarpour, M.D., and Annie Koempel PhD, MA, RDN, LD, joined the show to talk about their research on early career women family physicians, why traditional leadership definitions miss their contributions and what needs to change. 🎧 Tune in: https://hubs.li/Q03LZm2y0 Apple: https://hubs.li/Q03LZfK-0 Spotify: https://hubs.li/Q03LZkC30 American Academy of Family Physicians American Board of Family Medicine #WomenInMedicine #PhysicianLeadership #MedicalEconomics #FamilyMedicine #PhysicianVoices

At the MGMA Leaders Conference, our co-founder and president, Dr. Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., sat down with Medical Economics and made it plain: practices are underestimating just how much administrative shortages harm patient care. When front- and back-office staff are overextended, the issues go beyond just turnover. They include delayed laboratory results, increased wait times, hours lost dealing with insurance issues, and physicians nearing burnout. As Dr. Javid said: “You save a few hundred bucks here, but it’s gonna cost you $20,000 or $30,000 on the back end — and a lot of unhappy patients.” This is why Edge exists: to close those gaps with bilingual, compliance-ready, fully trained talent that helps practices run smoothly and keep patients at the center. Read the full article and watch his interview here: https://lnkd.in/gpPe_5ZG #MGMA2025 #FutureOfWork #HealthcareLeadership #EdgeTalent

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” At #MGMALeaders 2025, Kyle Mynatt, CTO of DAS Health, said the same applies to health care: leaders must sharpen their digital strategies before tackling HIPAA compliance, mergers or AI adoption. 📊 Read more: https://hubs.li/Q03LFvWw0 MGMA #MedicalEconomics #HealthcareLeadership #DigitalHealth #HealthIT

For physicians and practices, the #MostFavoredNation (MFN) order could alter reimbursement, patient affordability, and how care is delivered. In part two of our three-part webinar series, join leading experts on October 8 at 7 p.m. EDT as they examine the legal battles, payer strategies and patient access implications of the MFN order. Don’t wait—be prepared for the future of reform. Reserve your seat: https://hubs.li/Q03LJJlk0

At #MGMALeaders 2025, Michele Szkolnicki and Mona Miliner urged practice leaders to create influencer plans — strategic roadmaps for networking, publishing and visibility. The goal? Avoid stagnation and position yourself as an industry expert. 📈 Read how: https://hubs.li/Q03LFw7X0 MGMA #MedicalEconomics #HealthcareLeadership #CareerGrowth #InfluencerPlan

Rhode Island has set an important precent. The state increased primary care spending and slowed health care spending growth. Other states are now adopting policies to boost primary care funding, with varying targets and strategies. More in Medical Economics: https://lnkd.in/dG_96mU6

In the US, billions of dollars are spent each year on medical research — but much of it doesn’t align with patient needs. On this episode of Off the Chart, Don Berwick joins Medical Economics Senior Editor Richard Payerchin to unpack why the system is misaligned, and how data, policy, and physician advocacy can help close the gap. Berwick explains why the US lacks the data needed to track disease burden and research funding, how market forces and policy decisions shape drug development, and what role agencies like CMS and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can play in closing the gap. Listen to the podcast here: https://go.ihi.org/4mU6wWI