Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast

Author: Medical Economics Language: English Episodes: 100
Medical Economics presents Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast, a series dedicated to the complex realities of running a healthcare practice. This isn't a clinical discussion; it's a frank conversation about the financial, operational, and strategic challenges that define success in modern medicine. Each episode delves into the nuanced decisions behind practice management, from navigating evolving reimbursement models and implementing efficient workflows to thoughtful staff leadership and sustainable growth strategies. We explore the intersection of patient care and sound business principles, offering actionable insights for physicians and administrators who aim to build resilient, patient-centered organizations. The podcast features candid interviews with practitioners, consultants, and industry experts who share their real-world experiences, both their solutions and their setbacks. You'll hear detailed analyses of marketing in a digital age, the nuances of value-based care contracts, and the long-term planning required for a thriving practice. It's a resource for those who understand that excellent medicine requires a solid foundation in the business of medicine, providing depth and perspective often missing from day-to-day operations. Tune in for a pragmatic and unvarnished look at the charts that matter most-the ones that determine the health of your practice and your ability to serve your community effectively for years to come.
Episodes
S1 Ep122: Policy uncertainty in 2026, with Anders Gilberg of MGMA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:37
Government funding deadlines, expiring coverage subsidies and temporary policy fixes are creating real-world disruptions for physician practices — often with little warning.Keith Reynolds, managing editor of Physicians P…
S1 Ep119: The staffing squeeze, with Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., of Edge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:34
Rising minimum wages, fierce labor competition and persistent turnover are reshaping how physician practices operate — and higher pay alone isn’t solving the problem.Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., a psychiatrist and co-founder…
S1 Ep117: What patients are hearing, with Colleen Denny, M.D., FACOG [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:54
Patients are making health decisions in a very different information environment — one shaped by social media, search engines, generative artificial intelligence (AI) and increasingly politicized medical claims.Medical E…