Ask MGMA: How to Right-Size Staffing for Value-Based Care vs. Fee-for-Service

In this episode of Ask MGMA, host Daniel Williams is joined by Cristy Good to break down staffing strategies in primary care—comparing what works in value-based care versus fee-for-service models. They dive into how staffing ratios shift between these models, how technology and care teams play a role, and why benchmarking matters. Cristy also shares practical tips for preventing burnout and walks through actionable steps for practices moving toward value-based care. Stick around for a rapid-fire round of myth-busting to separate fact from fiction in staffing trends.

00:51 – Introduction and Welcome
02:04 – Staffing Benchmarks: Value-Based Care vs. Fee-for-Service
05:20 – Role of Technology in Care Delivery
05:50 – Benchmarking and Measuring Staffing Effectiveness
07:44 – Preventing Burnout Through Smarter Staffing
08:44 – Steps for Transitioning to Value-Based Care
11:19 – Rapid-Fire Myth Busting: What Practices Get Wrong
12:12 – Final Thoughts and Where to Start

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