{"podcast":{"title":"MGMA Podcasts","slug":"mgma-podcasts-220052","podcast_index_feed_id":220052,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/mgma-podcasts","website_url":"https://www.mgma.com/podcasts","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/iBtmjVpU9D29VjqAfLGs2U3Us-t9jy7tYp_kNWTYmW0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZWEz/ZWU5NmM0NTlmNWVj/Mjk1YjBkYjhmZTk0/MTA2YS5qcGc.jpg","author":"MGMA","episode_count":770,"summary":"Welcome to the MGMA Podcast Network, your gateway to insightful discussions and expert analysis on key topics in healthcare management. Dive into a diverse array of shows tailored to meet the interests and needs of healthcare professionals like you. Explore the experiences and perspectives of trailblazing women in healthcare on \"Women in Healthcare,\" or discover innovative strategies and solutions for your practice on \"Business Solutions.\" Stay updated on the latest industry trends and news with \"Week in Review,\" and gain valuable insights from industry leaders and MGMA members on \"Member Spotlight.\" Don't miss our flagship show, \"MGMA Insights,\" where we delve deep into the most pressing issues facing healthcare organizations today. Whether you're seeking inspiration, practical advice, or in-depth analysis, the MGMA Podcast Network is your trusted companion on your journey towards excellence in healthcare management. Tune in and join the conversation today!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T14:18:46.381160+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mgma-podcasts-220052"},"episode":{"title":"Recruiting Physicians in 2026: Doug Lewis on Changing Expectations and Workforce Strategy","slug":"recruiting-physicians-in-2026-doug-lewis-on-changing-expectations-and-workforce-strategy","published_at":"2026-02-25T19:39:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mgma-podcasts-220052/recruiting-physicians-in-2026-doug-lewis-on-changing-expectations-and-workforce-strategy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mgma-podcasts-220052","url":"https://mgma-podcasts.transistor.fm/754","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/ce20f410/adecdeb2.mp3","summary":"On this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast , Sr. Editor and host Daniel Williams is joined by Doug Lewis , Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Sentara Health and board member of the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR) . This episode explores the continually adapting landscape of physician and provider recruitment — from shifting candidate expectations and family‑centered relocation decisions to compensation strategy, locum tenens pressure, and longer hiring timelines. Drawing on Doug’s frontline recruiting experience and national perspective through AAPPR, this conversation delivers practical insights for medical practice leaders navigating workforce shortages, competition for hard‑to‑recruit specialties, and the need for sustainable, long‑term talent strategies in 2026 and beyond. Key Takeaways [04:15] Recruitment decisions are now family decisions — not just physician decisions Successful recruitment hinges on understanding the needs of spouses, partners, and children — including employment opportunities, schools, community culture, commute times, and lifestyle fit. Practices that ignore the family experience risk losing top candidates late in the process. [08:58] Candidate priorities have shifted from compensation-first to lifestyle-first While pay still matters, physicians increasingly prioritize work‑life balance, flexibility, and nontraditional practice models. Leaders must reassess whether their care models align with today’s expectations. [10:58] Flexible work models like job sharing are growing — but complex to execute Job sharing can attract candidates seeking flexibility, but it requires operational readiness, shared patient panels, and leadership buy‑in. Practices must plan carefully to ensure continuity of care and pr…","meta_description":"On this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast , Sr. Editor and host Daniel Williams is joined by Doug Lewis , Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Senta…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1452,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mgma-podcasts-220052/episodes/recruiting-physicians-in-2026-doug-lewis-on-changing-expectations-and-workforce-strategy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mgma-podcasts-220052/recruiting-physicians-in-2026-doug-lewis-on-changing-expectations-and-workforce-strategy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}