January/February 2021

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

Trends

What’s Happening in the Background?
By Mike Hilleary
How are we addressing social determinants of health?

Voices

Local Hero
An interview with Toyin Ajayi, M.D., Co-founder and Chief Health Officer, Cityblock Health

Case Study

Come Together
Featuring Beth Averbeck, M.D., and Leslie Dockan, RN, M.H.A.
Community partnerships and health equity strategies address social determinants of health

Case Study

Pattern Recognition
Featuring Francis R. Colangelo, M.D., M.S.-HQS, FACP, and Robert E. Matthews
Using AI to improve chronic disease outcomes

Operations

Going for the Gold
By Rose Wagner, RN, M.H.S., FACMPE
Five steps to finding the right executive for your medical group

Best Practices

Departments

Publisher’s Comment

Finding Innovative Solutions in 2021
By Jerry Penso, M.D., M.B.A.
AMGA 2021 Annual Conference will address social determinants

In Washington

Help from Above
By AMGA Public Policy Staff
AMGA Priorities for 2021

Industry Insights

Profit or Loss?
Survey reveals 2019 financial performance and growth in APP use

Foundation Cornerstone

New Year’s Resolution
Support best practices in underlying and chronic conditions in 2021

Thought Leader

Technology to the Rescue
An interview with Covenant Medical Center’s Becky Sulfridge, Pharm.D.