Ask MGMA: How to Right-Size Patient Panels Without Burning Out Your Providers
Download MP3In this episode of Ask MGMA, host Daniel Williams and co-host Cristy Good delve into the complexities of panel size management for medical group practices. They discuss the importance of capacity planning, workforce utilization, care team strategy, and burnout prevention. The episode includes practical insights into panel attribution, right-sizing based on risk and resources, workload distribution, and the role of technology in optimizing care. Cristy also shares tips on measuring and monitoring key metrics to ensure successful implementation of panel management strategies.
00:51 – Introduction and Welcome
00:51 – Introduction and Welcome
01:22 – Understanding Panel Size Management
04:12 – Right Sizing with Risk and Resources
05:38 – Distributing Workload Across Care Teams
06:42 – Optimizing Schedules for Panel Management
07:38 – Aligning Compensation with Panel Size
10:12 – Key Metrics and Checkpoints
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