June 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

Best Practices

Impatient Patients
By Rich Cahill, Esq.
Mitigating legal risks in violent disputes

 
Best Practices

Working the Angles
Featuring Mary Anderson, M.D., FACP; Mary Zile, B.S.N., M.H.S.A., M.Tech.; and Kim Clements
Navigating the data triangle of value-based care: value, attribution, and risk

Trends

Golden State Guidepost
By Cindy Ehnes
A preview of operational, financial, and regulatory dilemmas

Trends

Why Panel Size Matters
By Wayne Hartley, Fred Horton, John Cuddeback, M.D., Ph.D., Richard Stempniewicz, and Nikita Stempniewicz
Operational considerations and risk adjustment

Voices

Autonomy or Assurance?
By Rajesh Voddiraju
Is leaving private practice the best choice for you?

Best Practices

Defragging a Mess
By Gavin Fabian
Surgery coordination technology is a game changer

Departments

Publisher’s Comment

Good Communication = Good Legislation
By Jerry Penso, M.D., M.B.A.
Engage with legislators to influence healthcare reform

In Washington

Open During Renovations
By David Introcaso, Ph.D., and Darryl M. Drevna
CMS proposes multiple regulatory changes

Industry Insights

More Is Less
High U.S. healthcare expenditures don’t translate into higher quality

Foundation Cornerstone

On the Right Track
Nearly half a million patients vaccinated in collaborative groups

Thought Leader

Creating Communities
An interview with UC Berkeley’s Dr. Hector Rodriguez