Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)

02/25/2026

This week on the MGMA Insights Podcast, Daniel Williams speaks with Doug Lewis, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Sentara Health and AAPPR board member, about the changing landscape of physician recruitment.

Family priorities are shaping decisions.
Candidates are prioritizing flexibility and lifestyle.
Hiring timelines are extending under financial scrutiny.
Compensation models must remain sustainable and transparent.

Doug shares practical insight for leaders navigating workforce shortages, locum pressure and long-term talent strategy.

Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4kWUnAS

On this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, Sr. Editor and host Daniel Williams is joined by Doug Lewis, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Sentara He...

02/25/2026

MGMA appreciates the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) leadership in seeking to accelerate responsible AI adoption in clinical care. Policies that reflect and are informed by the operational realities of medical groups will help to achieve the full potential and promise of AI.

Read our response to HHS' Request for Information (RFI) on Accelerating the Adoption and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as Part of Clinical Care available here: https://bit.ly/46r7swg

02/25/2026

CMS has finalized a -2.5% work RVU efficiency adjustment for 2026, affecting more than 7,000 non–time-based services.

For practices using formulaic work RVU-based incentive models, particularly in procedure-heavy specialties, this change may alter productivity measurement and compensation calculations.

Leaders should evaluate specialty-specific exposure, assess contract alignment, and communicate early to maintain clinician trust.

Understand the efficiency adjustment's impact on work RVUs and download the member-exclusive MGMA Government Affairs’ resource. ⬇️

CMS' finalized -2.5% efficiency adjustment to work RVUs for non–time-based services in 2026 impacts productivity and compensation models, especially for groups reliant on wRVU-based incentives. Explore specialty-specific strategies to address these chan...

02/24/2026

The work of leading a practice can feel isolating.

MGMA DataDive helps bring leaders together through shared data, offering perspective on staffing, compensation, productivity, and operational performance.

When practices contribute, the insights become stronger and more representative of what our industry is navigating right now.

If you have not submitted yet, there is still time. Request an extension and submit your data by Feb 27: https://bit.ly/4cJN1yj

02/23/2026

We’ve extended the 2026 Data Collection deadline! To participate, complete the extension form and submit your data by February 27: https://bit.ly/4ryYBBe

If participation was on your list, you now have more time. Your data strengthens the benchmarks practice leaders rely on to guide staffing, compensation, and growth decisions with confidence.

02/20/2026

Today is the last day to participate in 2026 Data Collection!🚨

By contributing your data, you help build the robust benchmarks used to guide patient care, compensation, staffing, and operational decisions across the industry. Participating practices also receive complimentary benchmarks in return.

Complete your submission: https://bit.ly/4aATbyh

02/19/2026

AI can improve access. But only if your workflows are ready for it.

See how medical groups are sequencing front-office automation to strengthen access without scaling inconsistency: https://bit.ly/3OKHf5A

02/19/2026

Following outdated payer norms is costing practices more than they think.

At the 2026 MGMA Financial Conference, Marcia Graham’s session, “Get Off the Bandwagon,” delivers real-world strategies to renegotiate contracts, reduce administrative friction, and help physicians reclaim autonomy.

If independence matters to your practice, this session belongs on your schedule.

📆 Explore the agenda and register today: https://bit.ly/4az4eYM

02/18/2026

In the latest episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, Steve Gutzler, opening keynote speaker at the 2026 MGMA Financial Conference, breaks down the brain science behind emotional hijacking and why leadership reputations are shaped in what he calls “17% moments.”

From the 18-minute cortisol window to leading when financial targets aren’t met, this conversation delivers practical strategies for leading with influence under pressure.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4tHFjLk

02/17/2026

The data you submit during Data Collection shapes the benchmarks that inform compensation, productivity, and workforce planning across the industry.

For more than 35 years, MGMA has set the gold standard for provider compensation data, drawing insight from more than 220,000 physicians and APPs nationwide.

Get a free sample of the latest DataDive Provider Compensation report: https://bit.ly/464YZyI

02/16/2026

Don’t forget to submit your data by Friday, February 20! ⏰

With a how-to guide, video walkthrough, and one-on-one support from MGMA team members like Emily, Data Collection has never been easier.

Get started here: https://bit.ly/4bEVOBr

02/13/2026

When the pandemic tested teams and systems, Ilene stayed close to the work and grounded in what mattered most: showing up for people and communicating with clarity during uncertainty.

Her leadership reflects deep respect for the work that powers healthcare every day. We’re grateful for Ilene’s steady presence and the example she sets for the MGMA community.

Read her story: https://pages.mgma.com/memberspotlight_Member_Spotlight_Ilene_GD.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=mem-gen-feb-2026-memberspotlight-conv