The “friendly physician” model is being dismantled. New laws target MSO control and paper ownership, forcing real physician governance in healthcare practices.
The Business of Healthcare
Discussing the business side of all things healthcare.
The Next Physician Shortage Isn’t What Anyone Thinks
The next physician shortage is about doctors leaving traditional employment for independence, autonomy, and new business models.
The FTC Just Told You Exactly What It’s Looking For. Is Your Noncompete on the List?
The FTC has abandoned a blanket ban on noncompetes, but is aggressively enforcing them in healthcare. What physician groups and physicians need to know now.
AI Isn’t Going to Replace Your Radiologists. It’s Going to Reprice Them.
AI won’t replace radiologists, but it will change throughput, FTE math, and leverage in hospital contracts. Groups that ignore this will lose negotiating ground.
The Problem With Hospital–Physician “Alignment”
Hospitals talk about “alignment,” but when leadership changes or incentives shift, the relationship often looks very different.
Inside the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: What Healthcare Leaders & Clinicians Need to Know
Mark Weiss and Jason Almiro break down what’s new, what’s gone, and what it means for entrepreneurial physicians and medical groups.
Leadership Succession: The Hole You Never Notice Until You Fall Into It
Medical groups don’t usually collapse because their revenue dropped 3% last quarter.
The Healthcare Deal Partner Who Can End Your Career
In healthcare deals, one bad partner—or one bad flip—can end the game.
THE TIME TO ESTABLISH A BANKING RELATIONSHIP (NOT WHAT YOU LIKELY HAVE NOW) IS TODAY, NOT WHEN YOU NEED ONE
Is your medical group’s bank just holding your money—or helping you grow?
Strategic banking relationships can unlock leverage, improve deal flow, and strengthen your group’s financial position.
Why You Must Understand that the Law is Not Necessarily Your Reality
The law isn’t physics—it’s power, people, and positioning. For physicians and medical groups, the best legal outcomes start with smart planning.