MGMA Insights: Academic Medicine in Practice with Jonathan Leer

Welcome to MGMA Insights, the podcast for medical practice leaders. In this episode, host Daniel Williams speaks with Jonathan Leer, Senior Director of Clinical Business Operations at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Recorded ahead of the MGMA Leaders Conference, their conversation highlights the evolving role of academic medicine, including leadership development, physician recruitment and retention, research and clinical trials, grant management, and resource management amid shrinking reimbursements. Key Moments:00:00 – Introduction and Jonathan Leer's background01:07 – Defining academic medicine and the tripartite mission04:14 – Research and clinical trial highlights06:32 – Public health focus on carbon monoxide safety07:39 – Expanding academic practices into communities12:18 – Leadership, recruitment, and resource management in academic medicine28:00 – How to connect with Jonathan Leer Resources:Email: j.leer@som.umaryland.eduJonathan Leer on LinkedInMGMA Leaders Conference InfoUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine WebsiteCDC Carbon Monoxide Safety