Physicians and medical groups

Physician leaders and medical groups must keep up with care transformation and an evolving landscape marked by new care delivery models, partnership opportunities, and physician employment patters. We research physician trends, ambulatory operations, and the physician practice landscape to illuminate what matters most in today’s rapidly shifting ambulatory market.

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Provider availability: A new way to measure access for medical groups

This report introduces the concept of "provider availability" as a new access standard that considers the evolving needs of patients and providers. Discover why prioritizing provider availability is crucial for staying competitive and learn two practical steps to recalibrate your access strategy.

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Are employed PCPs more likely to refer within their health systems?

Many health system leaders think that employing primary care physicians (PCPs) will secure in-network referrals, but the data tells a different story.

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How Mount Sinai targeted 3 points in the referral process to reduce leakage

In a highly competitive healthcare landscape, preventing referral leakage is crucial to ensure network integrity. Find out how Mount Sinai Health System tackled referral leakage at three stages to successfully guide patients from their initial visit to referral completion within their employed ambulatory network.

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How federal cost control tactics promote an enduring hybrid payment environment

With public insurance spending on the rise, federal regulators are deploying well-known cost-control tactics, such as rate cuts and value-based payment models. While physicians bear the brunt of rate cuts today, the entire industry must learn to adapt to an enduring hybrid payment environment.

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How corporate medical group growth strategies are disrupting healthcare delivery

The landscape of physician practices is changing rapidly, with corporate ownership now as prevalent as health system and shareholder ownership. Explore the four growth models of corporate-owned groups — and see how their potential to disrupt the industry may hinge on their owner’s tolerance for the pace of returns.

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4 corporate medical group models

As corporate ownership of physician practices continues to increase, it's important to understand the different models at play. In this comparison chart, we break down corporate medical groups into four categories based on growth model. Learn about these four models, the challenges they face, and how they'll grow in the next few years.

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Are employed PCPs more likely to refer within their health systems?

Many health system leaders think that employing primary care physicians (PCPs) will secure in-network referrals, but the data tells a different story. Find out why employed PCPs are only slightly more likely to refer in-network than out-of-network for specialty care, and discover the financial impact of referral leakage.

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Vinod Khosla — Silicon Valley legend and early investor in OpenAI — on the coming AI revolution in medicine

In this edition of "Lessons from the C-suite," Advisory Board’s Eric Larsen sits down with Vinod Khosla, founder and president of Khosla Ventures and prolific investor. They discuss AI’s impending economic and societal disruptions, transformative implications for healthcare, and the possible emergence of a ‘post-scarcity’ society.

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What you need to know about rising medical group consolidation

Medical group consolidation is on the rise and reshaping the physician landscape. Use this cheat sheet to learn why consolidation matters, what’s driving this trend, and which specialties are most impacted.

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How corporate medical group growth strategies are disrupting healthcare delivery

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4 corporate medical group models

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Are employed PCPs more likely to refer within their health systems?

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How to optimize your patient panels — and why it’s important

Patient panel optimization is critical for providers, patients, and the entire healthcare system. Learn four keys to optimizing patient panels, the benefits, challenges, and how to measure success.

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Leading through tension: 3 tips for mastering difficult conversations

Learn how to master difficult conversations and drive organizational growth by strategically managing conflict, communicating with purpose, and understanding team dynamics. Explore three key considerations to help leaders initiate tough conversations and move forward together with their teams.

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4 essential skills to be a better leader

Good leaders are the driving force behind effective teams and successful organizations. Learn sustainable strategies to develop four essential skills for to be a better leader: practicing self-advocacy, coaching staff, increasing employee engagement, and creating an inclusive environment.

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How corporate medical group growth strategies are disrupting healthcare delivery

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How one health system achieved a 50% increase in post-discharge follow-up

Organizations must align provider schedules with organizational priorities if they want to achieve their access goals. Find out how one health system used a three-step approach to hardwire post-discharge appointments into their providers’ schedules to increase patient follow-up care.

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Provider availability: A new way to measure access for medical groups

Medical groups are realizing that an access strategy focused solely on appointment availability is no longer enough. This report introduces the concept of "provider availability" as a new access standard that considers the evolving needs of patients and providers. Discover why prioritizing provider availability is crucial for staying competitive and learn two practical steps to recalibrate your access strategy.

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How federal cost control tactics promote an enduring hybrid payment environment

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How corporate medical group growth strategies are disrupting healthcare delivery

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How fostering a culture of respect can combat physician burnout

Feeling disrespected in the workplace is a major contributor to burnout among physicians. Advisory Board’s vice president of executive development solutions shares three ways leaders can reduce burnout by promoting a culture of respect in the workplace.

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The challenges with migraine care — and what health systems can do about it

Migraine is a chronic condition that is frequently misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. Learn the challenges migraine patients face throughout the care journey and get practical solutions for health systems to address each obstacle, from initial diagnosis to ongoing management.

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How Mount Sinai targeted 3 points in the referral process to reduce leakage

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How one health system achieved a 50% increase in post-discharge follow-up

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How one health system cut provider time spent on clinical notes by 61%

Clinical documentation is a persisting pain point for providers. Find out how one health system used a three-step approach, which included tailored documentation solutions, simplified note templates, and AI support, to reduce provider time spent writing and reviewing clinical notes.

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Provider availability: A new way to measure access for medical groups

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Physicians and medical groups

Provider availability: A new way to measure access for medical groups

Are employed PCPs more likely to refer within their health systems?

How Mount Sinai targeted 3 points in the referral process to reduce leakage

How federal cost control tactics promote an enduring hybrid payment environment

How corporate medical group growth strategies are disrupting healthcare delivery

4 corporate medical group models

Are employed PCPs more likely to refer within their health systems?

Vinod Khosla — Silicon Valley legend and early investor in OpenAI — on the coming AI revolution in medicine

What you need to know about rising medical group consolidation

How corporate medical group growth strategies are disrupting healthcare delivery

4 corporate medical group models

Are employed PCPs more likely to refer within their health systems?

How to optimize your patient panels — and why it’s important

Leading through tension: 3 tips for mastering difficult conversations

4 essential skills to be a better leader

How corporate medical group growth strategies are disrupting healthcare delivery

How one health system achieved a 50% increase in post-discharge follow-up

Provider availability: A new way to measure access for medical groups

How federal cost control tactics promote an enduring hybrid payment environment

How corporate medical group growth strategies are disrupting healthcare delivery

How fostering a culture of respect can combat physician burnout

The challenges with migraine care — and what health systems can do about it

How Mount Sinai targeted 3 points in the referral process to reduce leakage

How one health system achieved a 50% increase in post-discharge follow-up

How one health system cut provider time spent on clinical notes by 61%

Provider availability: A new way to measure access for medical groups

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