See how leading physician networks get results

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  • Key takeaways you can’t miss: 

    • The core metrics high-performing networks never ignore
    • Data-backed strategies that support financial and clinical outcomes
    • Real-world case studies from across the U.S.
    • How to benchmark your network against 80,000+ providers nationwide
    • A framework you can use to help improve productivity, collections, and growth

What sets high-performing physician networks apart?

Not all successful physician networks are household names. They vary in size, specialty, and location, but consistently outperform others in clinical, financial, and operational results.

In partnership with Dr. Leonard Schlesinger of Harvard Business School, athenahealth analyzed data from over 80,000 providers nationwide to find what really sets these high performing networks apart.

This report gives you a practical framework on how top-performing groups manage growth, improve revenue, and build operational stability. It highlights leadership styles, staffing models, and cultural habits that drive lasting performance and how you can apply these strategies in your own organization.

These insights are based on real-world data and designed to work across fee-for-service and value-based care models. If you want to strengthen your physician network and improve outcomes for both patients and providers, this is the place to start.

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¹ Data derived from athenahealth’s network of over 80,000 providers from 2016-2018, including analysis of more than 39,000 physicians across 363 organizations.

² Research conducted in collaboration with Dr. Leonard Schlesinger of Harvard Business School.

More information provided in Sidebar: About the Research 

 

This resource is for informational purposes only. Results are based on historical data and may vary. 

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