In 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

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

11:12 – Final Thoughts and Resources

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