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A recent survey of more than 300 healthcare executives revealed over 90% of providers report healthcare technology solutions are a top investment priority. "Nearly half of acute care providers (43%) cited RCM as a top investment priority, while 40% named patient access and engagement tools," writes Healthcare Dive Reporter Anuja Vaidya. "Notably, providers prefer technology solutions inside electronic health records over third-party options." When asked about AI solutions, 75% of providers say they are optimistic about AI's capabilities for ambient documentation and chart summarization tasks. Read more on the survey findings at: https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/health-execs-want-strong-returns-on-it-investments/831298/

OB-GYN practices require software solutions tailored to their unique workflows. With AdvancedMD, providers gain access to a unified EHR, practice management, and patient engagement platform with OB-GYN specific tools, including: an ONC-ACB certified EHR, obstetric summaries that can be added to patient demographics for faster access to key pregnancy data, a bidirectional interface that facilitates the seamless transfer of patient data, and so much more! Find out how AdvancedMD can help your OB-GYN practice remove everyday friction and move care forward: https://www.advancedmd.com/specialties/obgyn/

According to new industry data, the clinician shortage in the U.S. is expected to nearly double by 2040. "Easing the healthcare provider shortage will be essential not only for industry leaders but also for patients, who stand to see higher costs and longer wait times should the shortage continue to grow," according to Healthcare Dive. The researchers behind the data report there are steps that can be taken to stem the shortage of clinicians, including workforce investments and AI implementations: "AI tools that automate and streamline administrative work could close up to 37% of the projected clinician shortage." Read more on the data from Healthcare Dive at: https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/clinician-shortage-to-double-by-2040/831630/

Recently, Heather Page, Culture and Experience Manager at AdvancedMD, was the featured guest on the Robert Plank: DFY Podcast. The two talked about Heather's role, her start at AdvancedMD more than eight years ago as a web designer, and how designs exceptional employee experiences that make the entire AdvancedMD team feel more connected, valued, and excited to show up on Monday mornings. Taking to heart AdvancedMD's belief that our employees are our most important company asset, Heather told Robert, "If you take care of your people inside your company, they will take care of people outside your company, and that’s a win-win." Be sure to listen to the full interview at: https://www.robertplank.com/1641-people-first-company-culture-heather-page/

What do you predict will increase in complexity within your practice's daily operations over the next decade? According to a Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) survey, 35% of practice leaders said that they expect payments to increase in complexity when asked this question, ahead of tech, workforce, or regulation challenges. "What stood out most was how often respondents treated the categories as interconnected," writes MGMA Senior Editor Chris Harrop. "Payment pressures were linked to staffing challenges. Staffing shortages were linked to technology adoption. Technology was expected to create new regulatory questions." Read more on the survey findings at: https://www.mgma.com/mgma-stat/mgma-stat-at-10-decade-of-change

At last month's Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)'s Annual Conference, the organization's government affairs staff highlighted new federal policies that could have a major impact on medical groups in the coming year. "Medicaid work requirements, new remote monitoring rules and an electronic prior authorization deadline all land Jan. 1," according to Physicians Practice. The publication created a slide show overviewing the top 10 federal policy changes that will hit practice's hardest, starting with the 2027 Medicare pay cut that is part of CMS' proposed 2027 fee schedule and the beginning of Medicaid work requirements. Read all 10 policy changes at: https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/the-10-federal-policy-changes-that-will-hit-medical-practices-hardest-in-2027

As a physical therapist, your team needs software solutions designed to remove everyday friction from your practice's daily workflows. AdvancedMD can help. Our unified, cloud-based EHR, practice management, and patient engagement platform gives physical therapy groups access to AI-powered solutions that move care forward. Learn more at: https://www.advancedmd.com/specialties/physical-therapy/

According to new data from a healthcare workforce consulting firm, physician pay is up across every major specialty since last year, with rheumatology providers seeing the biggest increase at 10.4%. "The share of physicians receiving sign-on bonuses reached nearly 95% in 2026, and 49% of responding organizations offer student loan repayment programs, according to the survey," writes Medical Economics Associate Editor Austin Littrell. The data is based on a survey of approximately 235,000 physicians from 575 healthcare organizations, offering benchmarks by specialty, region and position level. Read full coverage of the survey findings at:

Physician pay rose across every specialty group in 2026, SullivanCotter survey finds | Medical Economics Median work RVUs rose no more than 2.8% in any group, while nearly 65% of surveyed organizations plan to add physicians in the coming year.

Recently David Wilson, our VP of Business Development, joined other healthcare leaders for the Salt Lake Business Journal's 2026 Medical Devices and Innovations
Roundtable. During the discussion, David addressed how agentic AI systems have evolved beyond transcription, now executing various operational tasks, from front‑desk intake to billing workflows and chronic care management. “It started with ambient listening and transcribing," said David. "But now we’re getting into actually seeing agents being adopted, where the AI is going and performing tasks on behalf of the clinicians." Read more on the roundtable discussion at: https://saltlakebusinessjournal.com/article/utah-medtech-leaders-flag-collaboration-radiopharma-and-ai-as-key-growth-drivers

After surveying more than 1,000 physicians on well-being issues at work, the Physicians Foundation found that 55% of respondents said they’ve experienced debilitating stress in the past year. "Employed physicians fare worse than independent physicians across most well-being metrics," according to Healthcare Dive. "Employed physicians are more likely than independent ones to point to excessive workload, organizational policies and strict productivity expectations as top contributors to their feelings of anxiety and hopelessness." Read more on the survey findings at: https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/mental-health-gap-widens-between-employed-and-independent-physicians-surve/830670/