Today, we’re diving into one of the most transformative changes in healthcare: the shift to value-based care. It’s not just a buzzword—it’s a movement that’s reshaping how medical practices operate, get reimbursed, and deliver care.

Picture this: a tale of two clinics in the SAME city. One is thriving under a value-based care model, consistently earning incentives and providing excellent patient outcomes. The other is stuck in the old fee-for-service world, struggling to maintain financial stability, with overworked staff and declining patient satisfaction and declining reimbursement. The difference? One embraced change; the other resisted it.

The truth is, value-based care isn’t going away. It’s the future of healthcare, and failing to adapt doesn’t just cost money—it can harm your team, your reputation, and your long-term viability. Today, we’re going to explore why this shift is so important, the risks of ignoring it, and how practices of any size can successfully transition to a value-based model.

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Today, we’re talking about a discipline that every practice needs but too few truly master—budgeting. Think of your budget as the GPS of your practice’s finances. Without it, you’re driving blind, hoping to reach your destination but constantly at risk of wrong turns, delays, or running out of gas altogether.

A budget is more than numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s the roadmap for your practice, helping you prioritize resources, stay financially stable, and make smart, informed decisions. Let’s start by exploring why a budget is so critical and how it can guide your practice like a GPS guides your car.

When you’re using a GPS, you know your destination, you know the best route to take, and, just as importantly, you’re warned when you veer off course. That’s what a budget does for your practice. It sets clear financial goals, outlines how to get there, and helps you course-correct when things don’t go as planned. One key tool for staying on track is a monthly financial review with your board or leadership team.

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Join me for a fascinating conversation with Josie Van Scholten, Managing Partner of Valenta, a global company specializing in offshoring, AI and robotic process automation. Josie is a recovering practice administrator, and focuses on working with medical practices to future proof their workforce. She and I discuss how offshoring works, how best to partner with companies like Valenta, and what opportunities there are for medical practices with offshoring.

We also touch on technology use of AI and RPA for medical practices to assist with shoring up the workforce given the ongoing shortages of talented medical support staff.

Josie can be found on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josie-van-scholten-420650139/ and Valenta can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/valenta/ Josie can be reached via email at: josie.vanscholten@valenta.io

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Today’s topic is one I know will resonate with many of you: the paradox of needing to spend money to make money. It’s a concept that’s often discussed in the business world, but it can feel especially challenging in the context of a medical practice. Why? Because for most physicians, business training wasn’t a part of the curriculum in medical school. And yet, you’re expected to make significant financial decisions that could affect not only the practice’s bottom line but also patient care and team morale.

So, how do you navigate this? How do you decide when to spend, how much to spend, and whether an investment is truly worth it? Today, we’ll break that down. We’ll explore some critical financial tools, such as break-even analysis and return on investment calculations, discuss the costs of capital, and walk through a real-world case study of an OB/GYN group making a big purchase decision. By the end of this episode, I hope you’ll feel more confident about approaching these decisions in your own practice.

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In this episode, we’re tackling an issue that every medical group, big or small, has faced: managing competing priorities while staying true to your strategic plan. This topic hits home for so many of us because the very nature of healthcare—fast-paced, dynamic, and unpredictable—makes it difficult to juggle everything effectively. But what happens when you’re also trying to stay aligned with a strategic vision?

For medical groups, managing competing priorities can be especially challenging because we’re not just dealing with external pressures, but also the internal dynamics of physician leadership teams. Every leader comes with their own perspectives, ideas, and passion projects. And often, each person feels like their idea is the one that deserves time, attention, and resources. This makes sense—physicians are problem-solvers by nature. They see an issue and want to fix it. But when every idea feels urgent, and every project is deemed critical, how do you decide what truly deserves a place on the agenda?

We’ll explore how to keep your strategic plan alive and actionable, manage new priorities as they arise, and create an organizational culture that prioritizes focus without stifling innovation. By the end of this episode, you’ll have tools to manage competing priorities without derailing your strategic plan—or your leadership team.

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Welcome back to Medical Money Matters! It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the end of our second season. What a journey this has been, and as we head into this season of thanks-giving, I want to take a moment to reflect on many things that have carried us through these first two years of episodes.

First and foremost, thank you to you, our listeners. Your loyalty, support, and enthusiasm have been nothing short of incredible. It’s because of you that this podcast exists and thrives. Every time you tune in, share an episode, or tell a colleague about us, you help spread the knowledge and insights we work so hard to deliver. Knowing that these conversations are making a difference in the way you run and lead your practices is beyond rewarding.

It’s inspiring to hear your stories—how an idea from a guest resonated with you, how a tip we shared helped improve efficiency, or how the discussions here encouraged you to rethink an approach. Your engagement and feedback fuel this podcast and remind us why we love producing it. Thank you for sharing your journeys with us.

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Today, we’re diving into a critical topic that’s only becoming more urgent as cyber threats grow: Is Your Cyber Incident Response Plan Up to Snuff?

Now, if you’re a physician running or managing a practice, you might think cybersecurity isn’t something you need to worry about daily. Think back to March of 2024, which saw the Change Healthcare Cyberattack. You may be thinking, “Change is a large organization, and I don’t have to worry as much as they do.” But in today’s environment, all healthcare practices are prime targets for cyberattacks, and a lack of preparation can have devastating consequences. In fact, according to recent studies, the healthcare sector has one of the highest rates of cyberattacks among all industries, with massive financial and reputational impacts following even a single breach.

So today, we’re going to cover the essentials of creating a solid Cyber Incident Response Plan—or CIRP for short—and why every practice, from small solo operations to large multi-physician groups, needs a plan in place. We’ll talk about the unique vulnerabilities that come with running a healthcare practice, especially as it grows, and the serious fallout that can follow a cyber incident. I’ll also offer some guidance on building a strong cybersecurity policy and show you how to protect your practice, your patients, and ultimately, your reputation.

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Today, we're diving into a topic that might be affecting your practice more than you realize: Is Your Office Manager Living the Peter Principle? Now, you might be wondering—what is the Peter Principle? And how could it apply to my medical practice? Let’s break it down.

The Peter Principle is a concept first described by Dr. Laurence J. Peter in his 1969 book, The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong. It states that employees in a hierarchy tend to rise to their "level of incompetence." In other words, they get promoted based on their performance in their current role until they reach a position where they’re no longer effective.

In the context of a medical practice, this principle can have significant repercussions. Picture your Office Manager, someone who has been with your practice for years. They’ve handled scheduling, billing, and HR—wearing multiple hats as your practice grew from just a couple of physicians to a bustling team. But as the demands increased, their skill set may not have evolved as quickly. Suddenly, they’re managing tasks beyond their capabilities, struggling with strategic planning, advanced budgeting, or navigating complex regulations. That's the Peter Principle at play.

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