Inside the Practice is our monthly podcast featuring longer, in-depth conversations with physicians, practice leaders, and industry experts. Each episode dives into the real challenges and opportunities facing medical practices today, offering insights and strategies to help you stay informed, adaptable, and ready for what’s next.
Inside the Practice
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Podcast Overview
Inside the Practice is our monthly podcast featuring longer, in-depth conversations with physicians, practice leaders, and industry experts. Each episode dives into the real challenges and opportunities facing medical practices today, offering insights and strategies to help you stay informed, adaptable, and ready for what’s next.
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
Governance & Leadership: with Hosts Liv & Matt
<p>What separates a practice that simply grows from one that grows sustainably? In this episode of Inside the Practice, hosts Liv Wolf and Matt Shortt sit down to explore the critical role governance plays in the long-term success of physician practices.</p><p>Together, they discuss how governance models must evolve as practices grow, the difference between leadership and management, and why succession planning can no longer be an afterthought. Matt shares practical insights on building effective boards and committees, developing future leaders, improving communication between physicians and administrators, and creating organizational structures that support—not hinder—growth.</p><p>Whether you're leading a small physician-owned practice or navigating the complexities of a large multispecialty group, this episode offers practical guidance for strengthening governance, improving decision-making, and building the organizational foundation needed to thrive for years to come.</p>
June 17, 2026
Empowering Practices Through the No Surprises Act: with Guests Joey Rapine & Chris Foley
<p>In this episode of Inside the Practice, Olivia Wolf and Matt Shortt sit down with Joey Rapine and Chris Foley to unpack the complex world of the No Surprises Act (NSA) and the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process. </p><p>Together, they explore why the legislation was created, how it impacts physician practices today, and the growing challenges providers face when dealing with out-of-network reimbursement, payer negotiations, and arbitration processes. The conversation dives into practical realities for practices—from navigating QPAs and baseball-style arbitration to the operational burden these disputes place on already stretched revenue cycle teams.</p><p>The group also discusses broader themes shaping healthcare sustainability, including shrinking margins, network adequacy concerns, physician shortages, and the importance of education and advocacy in helping practices recover revenue they’ve legitimately earned.</p><p>This episode is a valuable primer for practice administrators, physicians, and revenue cycle leaders trying to better understand one of the more complicated areas of healthcare reimbursement today.</p>
May 13, 2026
Early 2026 Trends: With Hosts Liv and Matt
<p>In this episode of Inside the Practice, Olivia Wolf and Matt Shortt unpack some of the biggest trends already shaping healthcare in early 2026—including patient access strategies, payer complexity, AI adoption, and organizational culture. </p><p><br>Drawing from recent conferences and on-the-ground consulting work in practices across the country, Liv and Matt explore how leaders are navigating physician shortages, evolving patient expectations, and the explosion of healthcare technology vendors. </p><p>The conversation dives into the promises and pitfalls of AI, the growing importance of trust and transparency in workplace culture, and why intentional leadership—not “the way we’ve always done it”—will determine which practices thrive in the years ahead.</p><p><br>This episode is equal parts practical, philosophical, and future-focused—and a reminder that healthcare leaders must stay curious, adaptable, and just rebellious enough to challenge broken systems.</p>
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