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Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast

Medical Economics
Patient Management
Burnout
Medpearl
Clinical Intelligence
Food Insecurity
Primary Care
Healthcare Communication
Virtual Health
Electronic Health Records
Referral Processes
Non-Compete Agreements
Covid-19
Tri-State Healthcare Leaders Conference
Healthcare
Healthcare Access
Social Media
Mental Health
Vaccine Hesitancy
Healthcare Costs
Federal Nutrition Programs

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast features lively and informative conversations with health care experts, opinion leaders and practicing physicians about the challenges facing doctors and medical practices. New episodes release every Monday and Thursday morning. Brought to you by Medical Economics and Physicians Practice.

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Latest Episodes

When patients talk about what they want from a visit with their physician, the answer is often simpler than the system makes it feel: they want to feel understood.

Melissa Lucarelli, M.D., FAAFP, a family physician, owner of Randolph Community Clini... more

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In 2026, physicians are facing a familiar mix of pressure — reimbursement uncertainty, rising labor and supply costs, staffing shortages and growing exposure to legal and cyber risk.

Medical Economics Managing Editor Todd Shryock caught up with Pete... more

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Rising minimum wages, fierce labor competition and persistent turnover are reshaping how physician practices operate — and higher pay alone isn’t solving the problem.

Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., a psychiatrist and co-founder and president of Edge, a re... more

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Independent medical practices are facing more competition than ever — from hospital systems, urgent care chains, private equity–backed groups and other local practices just down the road.

Medical Economics Content Vice President Chris Mazzolini sat ... more

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Rihan Javid
Psychiatrist and Co-Founder and President of EDGE
EDGE
Episode: S1 Ep119: The staffing squeeze, with Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., of Edge
Carl White
President and founder of MarketVisory Group
MarketVisory Group
Episode: S1 Ep118: How to market an independent practice in 2026, with Carl White of MarketVisory Group
Colleen Denny
Chief Ethics Officer for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Episode: S1 Ep117: What patients are hearing, with Colleen Denny, M.D., FACOG
Michael Jerkins
Physician specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics, co-founder of Panacea Financial
Panacea Financial
Episode: S1 Ep116: Financial independence, with Michael Jerkins, M.D., M.Ed.
Dr. Jerry Penso
President and CEO of the American Medical Group Association
American Medical Group Association
Episode: S1 Ep115: Reinventing physician training, with AMGA President Jerry Penso, M.D., MBA, and Practicing Excellence founder Stephen Beeson, M.D.
Dr. Stephen Beeson
Founder of Practicing Excellence, a company focused on human development within healthcare.
Practicing Excellence
Episode: S1 Ep115: Reinventing physician training, with AMGA President Jerry Penso, M.D., MBA, and Practicing Excellence founder Stephen Beeson, M.D.
David Higgins
Pediatrician and author who writes about vaccine science and misinformation
Episode: S1 Ep114: What we get wrong about vaccine hesitancy, with David Higgins, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.
Deepika Srivastava
A representative from the Doctors' Company
Doctors' Company
Episode: S1 Ep113: The 2025 Off the Chart Holiday Spectacular
Dave Gans
An expert discussing practice management
Episode: S1 Ep113: The 2025 Off the Chart Holiday Spectacular

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Austin Littrell
Assistant Editor of Medical Economics, involved in discussions and leadership on healthcare challenges.
Keith Reynolds
Editor of Physicians Practice, focused on administrative and operational issues in healthcare.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Should be required listening

    If you are interested in all other aspects of medicine and the business of medicine that affect you as a practicing physician, you need to read the journal and listen to this excellent podcast.

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    United States4 months ago

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The conversations are noted for being both engaging and informative, helping listeners navigate complex healthcare topics effectively.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis of the challenges facing medical practices, valuing the blend of expert opinions and strategic advice.

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S1 Ep118: How to market an independent practice in 2026, with Carl White of MarketVisory Group
Q: How should independent medical practices measure success?
Metrics like revenue, patient influx, churn rate, patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction are essential to gauge the success and health of a practice.
S1 Ep118: How to market an independent practice in 2026, with Carl White of MarketVisory Group
Q: What are some of the high-impact ways that a physician in their practice can try to keep those patients, reduce no shows, improve that sort of internal visit efficiency and keep patients loyal?
Don't sell to patients all the time; focus on education and operational efficiency, like easy scheduling and reminders, to improve patient experience and loyalty.
S1 Ep118: How to market an independent practice in 2026, with Carl White of MarketVisory Group
Q: What do you see as the biggest marketing challenges that these independent practices are facing now as we kick into 2026?
The challenges have intensified, especially competition for patients, which means a bigger marketing plan is necessary to replace lost patients and attract new ones.
S1 Ep117: What patients are hearing, with Colleen Denny, M.D., FACOG
Q: What do you say about the responsibility of physicians in relation to misinformation?
Physicians have a responsibility to clarify misinformation and promote evidence-based care through effective communication.
S1 Ep117: What patients are hearing, with Colleen Denny, M.D., FACOG
Q: Can you give maybe one or two examples of a question that a patient has brought in citing Dr. Google or Dr. TikTok?
Patients often come with concerns about contraception, with mixed messages from social media prompting worries about potential adverse effects.

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Engaging discussions focus on pressing challenges within the medical industry, offering a wealth of knowledge from esteemed healthcare leaders and practicing physicians. Topics often include the intricacies of healthcare administration, the evolving landscape of physician engagement, the impact of misinformation on public health, and advancements in medical education and technology. Unique perspectives on the intersection of business and medicine provide listeners with critical insights necessary to navigate today's complex healthcare environment. Each episode is not only informative but also emphasizes practical strategies for improving medical practices, thereby appealing to healthcare professionals who are looking to enhance their operat... more

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