Academic medical and private practice models operate differently, however, good access, efficient throughput, high quality care experience, and provider and staff satisfaction are all predicates for a healthy practice.
Your operational cycle must be tight to maintain your margin and optimize your cash flow. Ensuring optimal reimbursement for the work you are doing while maintaining an appropriate cost-structure calculated for your needs must be a priority.
While you may have feet in both the fee-for-service and value-based contracting worlds, understanding the population health landscape and the requisite infrastructure needed to thrive are essential elements as payment models continue to evolve.