July/August 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

Brain Power
Ballad Health takes an intelligent approach in combating the opioid epidemic

Case Study

Get the Message
Featuring Justin Huynh, M.D., and Mary Laubinger, R.N., M.S.N.
Using a text message-based remote patient monitoring tool to improve diabetes control

Trends

Double Vision
By Charlie Hutchinson
Closing the gap between physical and behavioral health

Trends

Hire Education
By Kathy Jordan
Recruitment lessons learned from 2017 and what to expect

Best Practices

Sharing Economy
By Ifrad Islam, M.S., B.A., and Laurence Eng, M.B.A, B.S.
Increasing accountability by sharing data across clinical units

Best Practices

Revenue Cycle Roadmap
By Sreeram Mantha
Prepare your practice for value-based success

Departments

Publisher’s Comment

Delivering on Our Promise
By Jerry Penso, M.D., M.B.A.
Medical groups share their strategies for delivering on the promise of value

In Washington

A Force for Quality
By Parker Baddley
New value measures set drives quality, reduces burden

Industry Insights

Feed Back
Let’s talk about diet

Foundation Cornerstone

Vision 2025
New vision for a healthier America

Thought Leader

“Accidental” Leadership
Featuring Intermountain Healthcare’s A. Marc Harrison, M.D.