November/December 2023
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
Fill in the Blanks
By Elizabeth Siemsen and Mike Coppola, MBA
The latest trends in clinic staffing and implications for medical groups from the AMGA 2023 Clinic Staffing Survey.
Case Study
On the Whole
By Kevin McCune, MD
Corewell Health discusses Joining operational and clinical lenses in a value-based world.
Tech Talk
Cyber Attack!
Featuring Daniel Duncanson, MD, CPE; Kristin Roberts, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR, CHHR; and Ron Wilkins, MS (DIS)
SIMEDHealth shares what it was like to have their entire network compromised and held for ransom and the lessons they learned the hard way.
Best Practices
Right This Way
By Tina Graham
Strengthening group practice patient connection and supporting new revenue opportunities
Best Practices
Crossed Wires
By Bevey Miner
Improve care coordination and reduce readmissions due to flawed data exchanges
Case Study
Knowledge Is Power
By Peggy Chou, MD, MBA
Engagement is key to better care and health outcomes
Departments
Publisher’s Comment
Battling the Continuing Shortage
By Jerry Penso, MD, MBA
Attend the 2024 AMGA Annual Conference in April to hear strategies for managing staffing shortages
In Washington
Skip the Trimming
By Jamie Miller, MBA
It’s “Stop the Cuts” season again
Industry Insights
Closing the Gap
By Elizabeth Ruvalcaba, MSPH; Alicia Rooney, MPH, MSW; and Elizabeth L. Ciemins, PhD, MPH, MA
COVID-19 management: Health equity challenges and planning solutions
Foundation Cornerstone
Weight Time
Roundtable tackles the obesity epidemic