January 2018

Providing solutions to physician executives, physicians, and administrators at every medical group in the country

The flagship publication of AMGA, the Group Practice Journal offers dynamic business solutions to physician leaders and administrators at medical groups around the world.

Penned by healthcare professionals, articles give a view from the trenches of modern medicine on a wide variety of topics. For over 60 years, the Group Practice Journal has been helping medical groups become financially successful while delivering the highest quality health care to their communities.

Features

Case Study

Interoperability Achieved
By Jill Powelson, M.B.A., M.P.H., R.N.
Lehigh Valley Health Network’s integrated registries

 
Trends

The 2018 Forecast
By Marc Mertz, M.H.A., FACMPE
Nine trends to watch in the coming year

Trends

The Patient Will See You Now
By Chris Walls
How new technologies are reshaping care delivery

Voices

Physician Burnout: Missing the Connection?
An Interview with Dr. Abraham Verghese

Tech Talk

Spreading Like Wild FHIR
By Abhinav Shashank
The Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource (FHIR) is a new term in health care that’s witnessing growing interest

Tech Talk

Music to Clinicians’ Ears
By Jamie Clifton
Central data repository strikes a chord

Best Practices

Language Barrier
By Madhukar Kasarla, M.D.
Communication that connects with patients in complex times

Best Practices

Exit Strategy
By Ross Ellis, M.D., M.P.H.
Population management after patients leave the hospital

Departments

Publisher’s Comment

Strategies for Innovation
By Jerry Penso, M.D., M.B.A.
Building on our ability to employ technology and data

In Washington

Signs of the Times
By Grant Couch
Forecasting the 2018 midterm elections

Industry Insights

Burnout & Race
A recent survey sheds some light on how physicians view the role of race and ethnicity in providing care.

Foundation Cornerstone

Donor Spotlight
Aurora Health Care Medical Group’s Dr. Jeff Bahr

Thought Leader

A Culture of Innovation
An Interview with Premier Medical Associates’ Dr. Frank Colangelo