MGMA Member Spotlight: Leading a Large Independent Primary Care Group through Value-Based Care with Eric Schwab

On this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Eric Schwab, COO of Preferred Primary Care Physicians. Eric shares his journey from real estate to becoming a leader in healthcare management. He discusses leading Preferred Primary Care, the largest independent primary care group in Western Pennsylvania with over 90 providers. Eric also details the strategic shift to value-based care and how data and wraparound services improved patient outcomes. Major Takeaways:Building a culture of care and family at Preferred Primary Care through benefits, communication and staff developmentImplementing systems and infrastructure to successfully transition to value-based care contracts  Utilizing data to inform care protocols and identify at-risk patients for proactive interventionDeveloping healthcare managers through mentoring and challenging assumptionsAchieving work-life balance as a healthcare leader through boundaries, planning and limiting reactivityMGMA Resources:MGMA StatAsk an AdvisorMGMA MembershipMGMA ConsultingWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOULet us know if there's a topic you want us to cover, an expert you would like us to interview, or if you'd like to appear on the member spotlight podcast. Email us at [email protected]. If you have a question for our senior advisor, Cristy Good, email [email protected]. Allied Medical Waste is the premier medical waste and document shredding company for medical groups all over the United States. On average, Allied helps medical groups save up to 50% on their monthly costs. Allied is known for their great service and impeccable response times. Reach out today for a free quote! Allied has a special offer for all MGMA members: the first 2 months FREE of charge!Connect with us at [email protected] or call (801) 328-8581.