PTO & Leave Redesign: The Operational and Financial Case for Medical Groups

In today's healthcare environment, physician Paid Time Off and Leave of Absence strategy is no longer a HR or Payroll concern, it is a measurable driver of access, productivity, and group performance, particularly in employed and integrated medical group models. In this session, The Partners Group's Physician Advisory Services team examines how leading medical groups are approaching PTO redesign with greater discipline and structure. Attendees will gain insight into: 1. Evaluating the operational impact of physician PTO and leave of absence 2. Understanding PTO costs and affordability considerations from a CFO’s perspective 3. Strengthening recruitment and retention through thoughtful PTO design 4. Improving leave of absence programs and standards to reduce avoidable extended durations 5. Building PTO programs that support physician wellbeing without compromising group performance The discussion includes national insights from TPG's work with integrated medical groups, as well as real-world perspective from Colorado Permanente Medical Group on balancing financial stewardship with physician support. Attendees will leave with practical frameworks they can apply immediately within their own organizations.