1. What is the MGMA Staffing Ratio?

The MGMA (Medical Group Management Association) Staffing Ratio measures the number of support staff members per healthcare provider. It's a key metric for assessing practice efficiency and resource allocation in healthcare organizations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( Staff \) — Total number of support staff
• \( Providers \) — Total number of healthcare providers

Explanation: The ratio indicates how many staff members are supporting each provider in the practice.

3. Importance of Staffing Ratio

Details: The staffing ratio helps practices benchmark against industry standards, optimize workforce allocation, and maintain efficient operations while ensuring quality patient care.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total number of support staff and healthcare providers. Both values must be positive numbers (providers cannot be zero).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is considered a good staffing ratio?
A: Optimal ratios vary by specialty and practice type. MGMA benchmarks provide specialty-specific comparisons.

Q2: Who counts as "staff" in this calculation?
A: Typically includes clinical support staff, administrative personnel, and other non-provider employees.

Q3: How often should practices evaluate their staffing ratio?
A: Recommended at least annually, or when making significant changes to practice operations.

Q4: What factors affect the ideal staffing ratio?
A: Practice specialty, patient volume, EHR usage, and practice model (hospital-employed vs private) all influence optimal ratios.

Q5: Where can I find MGMA benchmark data?
A: MGMA members can access detailed benchmarking data through MGMA DataDive or annual reports.