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Episode 595
Season 1
MGMA Business Solutions: Exploring Physician Leadership Gaps and Recruitment Challenges with Jackson Physician Search
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast, host Daniel Williams is joined by Tom Rossi, Dirk Jansson, and Mark Dotson from Jackson Physician Search to discuss a new joint research study between Jackson Physician Search (JPS) and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). This research, conducted in 2024, provides deep insights into physician leadership and recruitment challenges, including the motivations behind physicians seeking leadership roles and how healthcare organizations can better identify, recruit, and support them.
In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast, host Daniel Williams is joined by Tom Rossi, Dirk Jansson, and Mark Dotson from Jackson Physician Search to discuss a new joint research study between Jackson Physician Search (JPS) and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). This research, conducted in 2024, provides deep insights into physician leadership and recruitment challenges, including the motivations behind physicians seeking leadership roles and how healthcare organizations can better identify, recruit, and support them.
The conversation centers on the following key research findings:
- Physician Interest in Leadership Roles: The study highlights the growing desire among physicians to take on leadership positions, driven by the need for greater influence in organizational decision-making and community impact.
- Organizational Benefits of Physician Leadership: Healthcare systems are increasingly recognizing the value of having physicians in leadership roles. The discussion focuses on how organizations can align physician leadership with their strategic goals.
- Challenges in Identifying and Recruiting Physician Leaders: Recruitment challenges, particularly in smaller or rural healthcare settings, are a significant hurdle. The panel shares insights into how organizations can improve their recruitment efforts.
- Opportunities for Leadership Training: Leadership training should begin early in a physician’s career and continue throughout their professional journey. The episode highlights the need for structured leadership development programs.
- Qualifying for Leadership Roles: The panel discusses organizational standards and how healthcare systems can better qualify physicians for leadership roles through mentorship, training, and performance benchmarks.
Resources & Links:
- Learn more about Jackson Physician Search: Jackson Physician Search Website
- Research Paper discussed in the episode, available at the MGMA Leaders Conference and on the following link: Physician Leadership Research Study
- This episode's guests:
- Tom Rossi – Vice President of Executive Search
- Dirk Jansson – Director of Physician Executive Search
- Mark Dotson – Director of Physician Executive Search
MGMA Resources:
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- Daniel Williams: dwilliams@mgma.com
- Ryan Reaves: rreaves@mgma.com
- Colleen Luckett: cluckett@mgma.com
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