In this episode of The Connected Physician, host Katharina Juenger welcomes Charles Lathram, an expert with three decades of experience helping private practices grow. With leadership roles at Advanced Physician Solutions and Gallup Medical Group, he now runs his own consulting firm in Louisiana, guiding private practices through industry shifts. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of private practice and the leadership strategies necessary to thrive in 2025.

In this episode, Katharina and Charles discuss:

✅The Future of Private Practice in 2025 – How shifting toward value-based care is transforming the industry and what independent practices must do to stay competitive.

✅Patient Experience as a Competitive Edge – Why modern patients expect personalized, consumer-driven healthcare and how practices can adapt.

✅Technology’s Role in Streamlining Operations – How automation can address staff shortages and optimize scheduling, billing, and insurance verification.

✅The Power of Servant Leadership – Why humility and teamwork are critical for physicians stepping into leadership roles.

✅Private Practice vs. Corporate Medicine – The challenges and rewards of running an independent practice in an increasingly consolidated healthcare system.

✅Advice for Aspiring Physicians – Is private practice still worth it? Charles shares why he believes independent medicine remains a fulfilling career path.

Charles also emphasizes the importance of teamwork, leadership, and technology in ensuring private practices not only survive but thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Links and Resources:

• Charles Lathram on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjlathramiii/

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