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Ep 426The Future is Now: Challenges and Opportunities for Early Careerists

Early careerists are beginning their healthcare journey at a time when the industry faces challenges on several fronts, including increased administrative burden, technology challenges, and severe staffing shortages, just to name a few. This leadership panel of early careerists shares ideas about the challenges they’re facing and the opportunities and solutions they are implementing to address them. Panelists include: Nina Cloven, MHA, 2022 MGMA Future Five Award recipient Anna Dunbar, 2022 Andrea M. Rossiter, FACMPE scholarship recipient David Comiskey, MA, 2022 MGMA Future Five Award recipient Sponsor: CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview MGMAStat: https://mgma.com/mgmastat MGMA Awards: https://www.mgma.com/awards If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s podcast network. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jul 19, 202349 min

Ep 425The Power of the First Phone Call

We welcome Kris Baird to the MGMA Insights podcast. Kris is the president and CEO of Baird Group. She's here today to talk about the power of the first call and provide best practices for converting call-ins to patients. Sources: White paper: https://baird-group.com/mystery-shopping-research/ Kris Baird: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisbaird/ Baird Group: https://baird-group.com/ Baird Group Blog: https://baird-group.com/blog/ Sponsors: MGMA DataDive: It's time to explore and find the answers you've been searching for with the new 2023 DataDive data sets! The MGMA Provider Compensation and Production data set is one of the most comprehensive data sets in the industry, providing hospital- and physician-owned practice data and compensation benchmarks for medical directorship, on-call, academic and starting salaries. The 2023 data set represents nearly 190,000 providers from 6,800 groups spanning 250 specialties. With this valuable data you can... • Attract and retain the highest-quality providers • Drive more revenue through productivity • And keep costs contained Learn more by visiting mgma.com/datadive CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s podcast network. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jul 17, 202336 min

Ep 424Week in Review: Medicare proposes 2024 payment and quality reporting changes

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature content on the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule and the persistence of higher costs for medical groups even as inflation's growth slows. Sources: CMS Physician Payment Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-physician-payment-rule-advances-health-equity?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGM8ISlc2YFm1GNf-asz5d4rZTcIlwvdwkgs7gXgXGUcBuOlyiAIpKjoWouogeqJEzrmRcEjWKwP12JGLxl_HsIMSIdUjow65oe1Llv_zmBtg Higher costs for practices: https://mgma.com/mgma-stat/higher-costs-persist-for-medical-groups-even-as-inflations-growth-slows Resources: MGMA Stat: mgma.com/stat Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership or you have stories to share with us, email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to the MGMA podcast network. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jul 14, 202311 min

Ep 423Women in Healthcare: 'My Mom Taught Me Work Ethic; She Figured Out How to Make It As a Single Mom'

We welcome Meredith Hirsh to the Women in Healthcare podcast. Meredith is the CEO of the Hirsh Center, a college professor, and has earned her MBA and her FACMPE. She's here today to talk about her personal business success and share stories about being inspired by her single mom, her early success as a Girl Scout, and the fierce independence she's carried with her throughout her personal and professional life. Sources: Meredith Hirsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-hirsh-mba-facmpe-33263217/ Hirsh Center: https://www.thehirshcenter.com/ Sponsors: MGMA DataDive: It's time to explore and find the answers you've been searching for with the new 2023 DataDive data sets! The MGMA Provider Compensation and Production data set is one of the most comprehensive data sets in the industry, providing hospital- and physician-owned practice data and compensation benchmarks for medical directorship, on-call, academic and starting salaries. The 2023 data set represents nearly 190,000 providers from 6,800 groups spanning 250 specialties. With this valuable data you can... • Attract and retain the highest-quality providers • Drive more revenue through productivity • And keep costs contained Learn more by visiting mgma.com/datadive CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s podcast network. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jul 12, 202332 min

Ep 422Ask An Advisor: Understanding Modifier 25 and 57 in Medical Billing and Coding

In this episode of MGMA's Ask An Advisor podcast, we feature Senior Advisor Cristy Good talking about Modifier 25 and Modifier 57 in medical billing and coding. Sources: Cigna to rescind latest modifier 25 policy: https://www.mgma.com/advocacy-letters/april-18-2023-mgma-and-partner-healthcare-stakeholders-urge-cigna-to-rescind-latest-modifier-25-policy-2 2023 Medical Coding and Billing Toolkit; https://www.mgma.com/member-tools/2023-medical-coding-and-billing-toolkit Sponsors: MGMA DataDive: It's time to explore and find the answers you've been searching for with the new 2023 DataDive data sets! The MGMA Provider Compensation and Production data set is one of the most comprehensive data sets in the industry, providing hospital- and physician-owned practice data and compensation benchmarks for medical directorship, on-call, academic and starting salaries. The 2023 data set represents nearly 190,000 providers from 6,800 groups spanning 250 specialties. With this valuable data you can... • Attract and retain the highest-quality providers • Drive more revenue through productivity • And keep costs contained Learn more by visiting mgma.com/datadive CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jul 11, 202319 min

Ep 421Business Solutions: What are Best Practices for HIPAA Compliant Calling and Texting?

Today, we welcome PJ Gupta to the MGMA Business Solutions podcast. PJ is the founder and CEO at iPlum, which offers HIPAA-compliant secure communications, including HIPAA-compliant calling, text messaging, and HIPAA-secure voicemail. Resources: The iPlum Story: https://www.iplum.com/about HIPAA Texting Requirements Blog: https://www.iplum.com/blog/hipaa-texting-requirements HIPAA Compliance Case Study: https://www.iplum.com/blog/how-does-a-healthcare-practice-use-iplums-phone-tree-with-extensions-and-hipaa-compliant-texting Sponsors: MGMA DataDive: It's time to explore and find the answers you've been searching for with the new 2023 DataDive data sets! The MGMA Provider Compensation and Production data set is one of the most comprehensive data sets in the industry, providing hospital- and physician-owned practice data and compensation benchmarks for medical directorship, on-call, academic and starting salaries. The 2023 data set represents nearly 190,000 providers from 6,800 groups spanning 250 specialties. With this valuable data you can... • Attract and retain the highest-quality providers • Drive more revenue through productivity • And keep costs contained Learn more by visiting mgma.com/datadive CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jul 6, 202324 min

Ep 420Business Solutions: Insights on Physician and APC Recruitment and Retention

Today, we welcome Rachelle Daugherty to the MGMA Business Solutions podcast. Rachelle is chief executive for Provider Solutions & Development (PS&D), a Providence-owned, not-for-profit company that delivers provider staffing solutions to a diverse range of healthcare organizations. Resources: PS&D: https://psdconnect.org/ Rachelle Daugherty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledaugherty/ Deloitte Study: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/health-care/evolving-health-care-delivery-models.html Sponsors: MGMA DataDive: It's time to explore and find the answers you've been searching for with the new 2023 DataDive data sets! The MGMA Provider Compensation and Production data set is one of the most comprehensive data sets in the industry, providing hospital- and physician-owned practice data and compensation benchmarks for medical directorship, on-call, academic and starting salaries. The 2023 data set represents nearly 190,000 providers from 6,800 groups spanning 250 specialties. With this valuable data you can... • Attract and retain the highest-quality providers • Drive more revenue through productivity • And keep costs contained Learn more by visiting mgma.com/datadive CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jun 28, 202335 min

Ep 419Implementing an Innovative Comprehensive Care Model

We welcome Patricia MacTaggart, MBA, MMA, CAHIMS, Program Director/Teaching Instructor, George Washington University, to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Patricia recently spoke on the topic of Innovative Comprehensive Care Models at the MGMA Summit digital event. If you registered for the Summit event you can access this and all the sessions through July 10th. Sponsors: MGMA DataDive: It's time to explore and find the answers you've been searching for with the new 2023 DataDive data sets! The MGMA Provider Compensation and Production data set is one of the most comprehensive data sets in the industry, providing hospital- and physician-owned practice data and compensation benchmarks for medical directorship, on-call, academic and starting salaries. The 2023 data set represents nearly 190,000 providers from 6,800 groups spanning 250 specialties. With this valuable data you can... • Attract and retain the highest-quality providers • Drive more revenue through productivity • And keep costs contained Learn more by visiting mgma.com/datadive CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jun 21, 202321 min

Ep 418Business Solutions: ChatGPT, AI, and Humanizing Healthcare

Today, we welcome Mike Seyfer to the MGMA Business Solutions podcast. Mike is chief executive officer of Hailey Sault. Mike is here to talk about a variety of topics including brand performance, human-centered design, AI, ChatGPT, and humanizing medicine. Resources: Hailey Sault: https://haileysault.com/ Mike Seyfer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeseyf Sponsors: MGMA DataDive: It's time to explore and find the answers you've been searching for with the new 2023 DataDive data sets! The MGMA Provider Compensation and Production data set is one of the most comprehensive data sets in the industry, providing hospital- and physician-owned practice data and compensation benchmarks for medical directorship, on-call, academic and starting salaries. The 2023 data set represents nearly 190,000 providers from 6,800 groups spanning 250 specialties. With this valuable data you can... • Attract and retain the highest-quality providers • Drive more revenue through productivity • And keep costs contained Learn more by visiting mgma.com/datadive CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jun 19, 202328 min

Ep 417Week in Review: Best Practices for Working with Non-Compliant Patients

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature Senior Advisor Cristy Good talking about dealing with non-compliant patients. Sources: Patient’s responsibility: https://www.physiciansweekly.com/patient-follow-up/ Practice’s responsibility: https://www.standardsofcare.org/medical-malpractice/types/failure-follow-care/ https://www.verywellhealth.com/can-my-doctor-fire-or-dismiss-me-as-a-patient-2615017 https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/when-patient-refuses-treatment-what-should-doctors-do https://www.verywellhealth.com/adhering-to-treatment-recommendations-2614978 https://www.norcal-group.com/library/when-patients-refuse-treatment-medical-ethics-issues-for-physicians they mention having a patient sign a refuse to care form in this one https://www.amnhealthcare.com/amn-insights/news/when-patients-dont-follow-doctors-orders/ Resources: Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jun 16, 202314 min

Ep 416Applying Data, Analytics and Technology to Improve Value-Based Care Outcomes

We welcome Dr. Ashok Roy to the MGMA Insights podcast. Dr. Roy has his MD, his MPH, and his MBA, and he’s Chief Medical Officer of Value-Based Care Solutions at Signify Health. Dr. Roy recently spoke at the MGMA Summit Digital event on the topic of Applying Data, Analytics and Techonology to Improve Value-Based Care Outcomes. For anyone who registered for that event, you can still access the session on demand until July 10th. Sources: Dr. Ashok Roy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashok-roy-m-d-m-p-h-m-b-a-3981624/ Signify Health: https://www.signifyhealth.com/?utm_term=signify%20health&utm_campaign=Signify+Health+-+Brand+-+Exact&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=2655586638&hsa_cam=12031073921&hsa_grp=117016843118&hsa_ad=618672368562&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-603228925166&hsa_kw=signify%20health&hsa_mt=p&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwp6CkBhB_EiwAlQVyxd2JpHhToGtlZwEs4uwS15GgqVbU_fINw7U5pFYEB_v-kW2DISMauBoC2HQQAvD_BwE Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us on-demand through July 10th, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by accessing the sessions at your own pace through July 10th. Please check the email you received for the Summit Digital event to access your on-demand learning experience. CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jun 14, 202332 min

Ep 415Women in Healthcare: 'It's time to run your practice, instead of your practice running you'

We welcome Brandy Mabra to the MGMA Insights podcast. Brandy is the CEO of Savvy Clover Coaching & Consulting and a CEO Coach for private practice owners in healthcare. Brandy has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, PopSugar, and Create & Cultivate, as well as appearing on numerous healthcare podcasts. She's here today to talk about her personal business success and share stories of working with healthcare executives to streamline their operations, engage teams and take ownership of their executive roles. Sources: Brandy Mabra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandy-mabra-businesscoach/ Savvy Clover: https://savvyclover.com/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us on-demand through July 10th, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by accessing the sessions at your own pace through July 10th. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to access your on-demand learning experience. CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jun 12, 202323 min

Ep 414Business Solutions: How to Prepare for the Wave of Physician Retirements

Today, we welcome Tony Stajduhar to the MGMA Business Solutions podcast. Tony is the president of Jackson Physician Search. Tony is here to talk about an important topic and a white paper developed by Jackson Physician Search: "How to Prepare for the Wave of Physician Retirements.” Resources: Preparing for the Physician Retirement Wave: https://www.jacksonphysiciansearch.com/white-paper-preparing-for-the-wave-of-physician-retirements-survey-results/ Jackson Physician Search: https://www.jacksonphysiciansearch.com/physician-recruitment-experts/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand-JPS-BMM&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1YCkBhAOEiwA5aN4AfF1ygM_lnkm4aTyu5DW4WDmLR4l4WB0vdBZvPJUU-IXeLCIdsVVUBoCNhwQAvD_BwE Tony Stajduhar: https://www.jacksonphysiciansearch.com/about/ Sponsors: MGMA DataDive: It's time to explore and find the answers you've been searching for with the new 2023 DataDive data sets! The MGMA Provider Compensation and Production data set is one of the most comprehensive data sets in the industry, providing hospital- and physician-owned practice data and compensation benchmarks for medical directorship, on-call, academic and starting salaries. The 2023 data set represents nearly 190,000 providers from 6,800 groups spanning 250 specialties. With this valuable data you can... • Attract and retain the highest-quality providers • Drive more revenue through productivity • And keep costs contained Learn more by visiting mgma.com/datadive CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jun 7, 202328 min

Ep 413Can They Be Salvaged? Critical Conversations

We welcome Stephen A. Dickens, JD, M.Ed., FACMPE, Vice President, Medical Practice Services, SVMIC, to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Steve will be speaking at the MGMA Summit Digital Event, June 8, at 1:30pm ET, on the topic of, "Critical Conversations." Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jun 2, 202324 min

Ep 412Optimizing Referrals Through Cultural and Operational Preparedness

We welcome Katie Lawrence, MHA, CMPE, Vice President – South Carolina Operations, UpStream, to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Katie, along with Steve McMillen, MHA, Senior Manager, ECG Management Consultants, will be speaking at the MGMA Summit digital event Thursday, June 8, at 10:00am ET, on the topic of, "Optimizing Referrals Through Cultural and Operational Preparedness." Sources: Katie Lawrence: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-murphy-lawrence-mha-cmpe-1b783539/ Upstream: https://www.upstream.care/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Jun 1, 202318 min

Ep 411Coding and Billing Compliance Enforcement Updates

MGMA Insights Podcast Guest: CJ Wolf, MD, M.Ed., CPC Faculty, Health Services – BYU-IdahoWe’re pleased to welcome Dr. CJ Wolf to this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast. Dr. Wolf is a physician, educator, and Certified Professional Coder (CPC). He currently serves on the Health Services faculty at BYU–Idaho.Dr. Wolf will be speaking at the upcoming MGMA Summit digital event on Wednesday, June 7, at 2:10 p.m. ET, presenting on the topic: "Coding and Billing Compliance Enforcement Updates."🔗 ResourcesCJ Wolf – BYU–Idaho Faculty Profile byui.edu/health-services/faculty/c-j-wolfCompliance Reality (YouTube Channel) Compliance Reality on YouTubeCertified Professional Coder (CPC®) Certification aapc.com/certification/cpc

May 24, 202320 min

Ep 410Making the Case for Financial Transparency​

We welcome Matt Griswold, keynote speaker, People Centric Consulting Group to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Matt will be speaking at the MGMA Summit digital event Tuesday, June 6, on the topic of, "Knowing the Score: Making the Case for Financial Transparency​." Sources: People Centric Consulting: https://peoplecentric.com/ Matt Griswold bio: https://peoplecentric.com/about/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

May 22, 202322 min

Ep 409Prioritizing Patient Outreach: How Analytics Can Offer Direction without Disruption

Today, we welcome Dr. Joe Nicholson and Becky Trotter to the MGMA Business Solutions podcast. Dr. Joe is chief medical officer, Care Allies, and Becky is vice president, population health solutions, Care Allies. Dr. Joe and Becky are here to talk about an important topic: "Prioritizing Patient Outreach: How Analytics Can Offer Direction without Disruption.” Resources: Rethinking Care for the Most Frail Patients: https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/rethinking-care-for-the-most-frail-patients-joe-nicholson Improving Care for the Frailest Patients: https://www.healthcarebusinesstoday.com/improving-care-for-the-frailest-patients-how-two-value-based-care-best-practices-can-help/ Care Allies: https://www.careallies.com/ Care Allies Leadership: https://www.careallies.com/about-us/leadership/ Sponsors: CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

May 17, 202319 min

Ep 408Insights: What Docs Don't Get Taught About Financial Management

We welcome Jonathan K. Leer, MHA, MSA, CHFP, Division Administrator — Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins Medicine, to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Jonathan will be speaking at the MGMA Summit digital event Wednesday, June 7, on the topic of, "What Docs Don't Get Taught: Tools for Talking Finance with Your Clinicians." Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

May 15, 202326 min

Ep 407From Pandemic to Tripledemic to Endemic: One Practice’s Transformation Through In-Office PCR

Today, we welcome Dr. Dov Shapiro to the show. Dr. Shapiro is the Managing Physician, Associated Pediatric Partners. Dr. Shapiro is here to talk about an important topic: “From Pandemic to Tripledemic to Endemic: One Practice’s Transformation Through In-Office PCR.” It’s a topic he will also be presenting in an upcoming MGMA webinar that will be held at 1pm Eastern Time on June 15. Resources: Free Webinar: https://www.mgma.com/events/from-pandemic-to-tripledemic-to-endemic-one-practi Cepheid: www.cepheid.com/mgma Associated Pediatric Partners: https://associatedpediatricpartners.com/dr-dov-shapiro-md/ NREVSS: https://www.cdc.gov/surveillance/nrevss/index.html Sponsor: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

May 11, 202317 min

Ep 406MGMA Insights: Payer Contracting 2.0

We welcome Kevin Mulcahy to the show. Kevin has earned his FACMPE, and he’s Senior Director, Provider and Payer Service, Professional Billing Office at Mass General Brigham. Kevin will be speaking at the MGMA Summit digital event Wednesday, June 7, on the topic of, "Payer Contracting is More Than Just Reviewing Rates ." Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

May 10, 202324 min

Ep 405What are the Biggest Trends Shaping Medical Practices?

We welcome Michael Tutty, PhD, MHA, FACMPE, group vice president, American Medical Association, to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Michael will be speaking at the MGMA Summit digital event Wednesday, June 7, on the topic of, "Post-COVID-19 Trend Watch: Implications for Practices." Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

May 8, 202323 min

Ep 404Week in Review: Solutions to Medical and Financial Records Retention

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature Senior Advisor Cristy Good talking about medical and financial records retention. Resources: Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

May 5, 202312 min

Ep 403Awkwardness as a Super Power: A Conversation with Henna Pryor

We welcome Henna Pryor, MSA, PCC, workplace performance expert, keynote speaker, and professional executive coach to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Henna Pryor is a two-time TEDx speaker and will be speaking at the MGMA Summit digital event Wednesday, June 7, at noon Eastern time on the topic of, "How Awkwardness Can Be Your Greatest Asset for Taking More Professional Risks ." Go to www.mgma.com/events to learn more about the event and to register today. Sources: Henna Pryor website: https://pryoritygroup.com/ Henna Pryor book: https://pryoritygroup.com/book/ Henna Pryor Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/8L0uvH1wpqg Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! CareAllies: CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

May 3, 202324 min

Ep 402Member Spotlight: Student Scholar Winner Anna Dunbar

Our guest today on the MGMA Member spotlight podcast is Anna Dunbar. Anna is a 2022 recipient of an MGMA Student Scholarship award. She is a featured speaker at the MGMA Summit digital event, which will be from June 6 - June 8. Go to mgma.com/events to learn more about the event and to register today. Resources: MGMA Student Scholarship -- https://www.mgma.com/membership/get-involved/scholarships/2022-scholarship-fund-recipients MGMA Future Five Award -- www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…-future-five-award MGMA Member Network -- www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…ved/member-network Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

May 1, 202322 min

Ep 401Member Spotlight: The Future of Healthcare, a Gen Z Perspective

Our guest today on the MGMA Member spotlight podcast is Nina Cloven. Nina is a 2022 recipient of The MGMA Future Five award, which annually recognizes five professionals in healthcare who are within the first five years of their careers. Each of these recipients "has demonstrably impacted their organization or the industry." Nina is a featured speaker at the MGMA Summit digital event, which will be from June 6 - June 8. Go to mgma.com/events to learn more about the event and to register today. Resources: MGMA Future Five Award -- www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…-future-five-award MGMA Member Network -- www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…ved/member-network Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Apr 26, 202326 min

Ep 400Business Solutions: How to Meet Changing Patient Expectations and Stay Competitive

We welcome Kelli Henthorn, Regional Training Manager and Thryv Foundation Ambassador to this episode of MGMA's Business Solutions podcast. Kelli is here to discuss how to meet changing patient expectations and stay competitive in a competitive healthcare landscape. Sources: Thryv: https://www.thryv.com/smb-lpk-3/?utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=saas_Thryv-Brand_us&utm_term=thryv&utm_id=go_cmp-1907691094_adg-69658749359_ad-647464302404_kwd-435094098237_dev-c_ext-_network-g_match-e_place-&gclid=CjwKCAjw__ihBhADEiwAXEazJnx14GS4eZ5k6bmT1BVgV0enVbn77s1GvOvmofbHwk4myMYl99p_VxoCel0QAvD_BwE Thryv demo: https://www.thryv.com/schedule-demo/?utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=saas_Thryv-Brand_us&utm_term=thryv&utm_id=go_cmp-1907691094_adg-69658749359_ad-647464302404_kwd-435094098237_dev-c_ext-_network-g_match-e_place-&gclid=CjwKCAjw__ihBhADEiwAXEazJnx14GS4eZ5k6bmT1BVgV0enVbn77s1GvOvmofbHwk4myMYl99p_VxoCel0QAvD_BwE#demo-info Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! DynaMedex: Empowering healthcare professionals with advanced evidence-based clinical decision support to help improve patient outcomes. Learn more at www.DynaMedex.com. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts.

Apr 19, 202323 min

Ep 399How Cyberattackers Have Targeted Remote Workers

We welcome Jeffery Daigrepont, Senior Vice President, Health Information Technology, Coker Group, to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Jeffrey is an expert in Health Information Technology and will be speaking at the MGMA Summit digital event Wednesday, June 7, on the topic of, "Confessions of a Hacker: How Cyberattackers Have Targeted Remote Workers." Sources: Coker Group website: https://cokergroup.com/ Jeffrey Daigrepont: https://cokergroup.com/people/jeffery-daigrepont/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! DynaMedex: Empowering healthcare professionals with advanced evidence-based clinical decision support to help improve patient outcomes. Learn more at www.DynaMedex.com. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Apr 17, 202323 min

Ep 398MPE23 Bonus Episode: Solving for Burnout by Leveraging Clinical Support Staff

We welcome Steve Moberg, Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer, Team Care Medicine, to this bonus episode of MGMA's Live From Orlando podcast series. We met up with Steve outside of the exhibit hall floor in Orlando while attending MGMA's Financial and Operations Conference and learned about his presentation titled, "Solve Burnout and Boost Productivity by Leveraging Clinical Support Staff." Steve explains how the Team Care Medicine model "of executing the patient visit delivers greater provider productivity (20% to 40%), better patient access and higher quality care, all while restoring a reasonable work/life balance via the reduction/elimination of after-hours provider chart work." Sources: Team Care Medicine website: https://teamcaremedicine.com/ Team Care Medicine webinar: https://teamcaremedicine.com/webinars/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! DynaMedex: Empowering healthcare professionals with advanced evidence-based clinical decision support to help improve patient outcomes. Learn more at www.DynaMedex.com. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Apr 12, 202320 min

Ep 397Member Spotlight: Examining the Emotionally Intelligent Physician Leader

We welcome Susan Childs, FACMPE, and founder of Evolution Healthcare Consulting to this episode of MGMA's Member Spotlight podcast. Susan has over 30 years of experience directly in healthcare and is a Board-Certified Fellow. She is also an author and recognized national presenter for organizers such as MGMA, ASCENT, AAP, ACC, AAOE, and the AMA. She also served as the ACMPE Forum Rep and Advancement Chair with MGMA for 10 years. Susan is here to discuss her new book "The Emotionally Intelligent Physician Leader." Sources: Susan's website: https://evohcc.com/ Susan's book: https://evohcc.com/emotionally-intelligent-physcian-leader/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! DynaMedex: Empowering healthcare professionals with advanced evidence-based clinical decision support to help improve patient outcomes. Learn more at www.DynaMedex.com. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Apr 10, 202324 min

Ep 396Business Solutions: Physicians and the Gig Economy

We welcome Chris Franklin, president, LocumTenens.com to this episode of MGMA's Business Solutions podcast. Chris is here to discuss "The Future of Work: The Role of Physicians in the Gig Economy," a recent white paper developed by LocumTenens.com. Chris highlights major findings in the research including burnout, scheduling and technology, among others. Sources: LocumTenens.com: https://www.locumtenens.com/ppc/neurology/find-a-recruiter/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwla-hBhD7ARIsAM9tQKvtUYyX7LH2ZfXxJf2-iVEdj_Isrp7k0jlwIrmRUFHvtNwMrSee7gMaAgYSEALw_wcB Physicians and the Gig Economy: https://www.locumtenens.com/resource-center/survey-and-research-reports/the-future-of-work-redefining-the-role-of-physicians-in-the-gig-economy/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! DynaMedex: Empowering healthcare professionals with advanced evidence-based clinical decision support to help improve patient outcomes. Learn more at www.DynaMedex.com. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts.

Apr 5, 202328 min

Ep 395Ask An Advisor: Dealing With Difficult Patients

We have an exciting new series to share with you--Ask an Advisor. In the community chat area, perhaps many of you have taken advantage of that feature and had your most pressing questions answered by MGMA subject matter experts. Today we're joined by MGMA Sr. Advisor, Cristy Good who shares her thoughts on the ask an advisor feature and provides insights on dealing with difficult patients and defusing difficult situations. Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! DynaMedex: Empowering healthcare professionals with advanced evidence-based clinical decision support to help improve patient outcomes. Learn more at www.DynaMedex.com. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: mgma.com/practice-resources/f…is-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: www.mgma.com/practice-resources…d-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: www.mgma.com/certification/acmp…e-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Take care and we'll see you again on Wednesday. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Apr 3, 202316 min

Ep 394Week in Review: The Rise of AI and Defusing Difficult Situations

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we discuss the rise of AI and defusing difficult situations. Sources in this episode: MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/medical-groups-moving-cautiously-as-powerful-gener Defusing Difficult Situations: https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/defusing-tense-situations-through-psychology-?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGKo5xxiG22nixqIbRV6lIUu7SshmzUJV0msCCqIcl6UUM0xIilL2uc-MwOYN9U8bYXDoDoa6zUMLDBzshwBnGzrgZRhdReWmLwpG_NtgRU7Q Resources: Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Mar 31, 202311 min

Ep 393Business Solutions: Considering the Actual Cost of Healthcare Services for Long-Term Success

We welcome Tom Thornton, Practice Director, Net at Work to this episode of MGMA's Business Solutions podcast. Tom is here to discuss one method of cost accounting that is gaining popularity in the healthcare industry Activity-Based Costing, or ABC. In the discussion, Tom discusses how ABC helps healthcare organizations improve cost management, enhance resource utilization, and increase efficiency and quality of care. Resources: Accounting Solutions: https://www.netatwork.com/services_1/bizsol_1/erp-accounting-solutions/erp-for-healthcare/?utm_source=MGMA&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=MGMA+Podcast Benefits of cloud-based software: https://www.netatwork.com/resource/benefits-of-cloud-based-nonprofit-accounting-software/?utm_source=MGMA&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=MGMA+Podcast Next Gen ERP: https://www.netatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sage-intacct-erp-HawaiiDentalService.pdf ERP for Children First: https://www.netatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Sage-intacct-erp-ChildrenFirst-Ontario-naw.pdf Business Health Assessment: https://www.netatwork.com/free-business-health-assessment/ Net at Work ABC Whitepaper: https://www.mgma.com/practice-resources/financial-management/activity-based-costing%E2%80%99s-time-has-come?utm_source=website&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=bde-podcast-apr-2023-netatwork Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s podcast network. If you have opportunities you’d like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Mar 29, 202314 min

Ep 392Consultants Corner: An Insider's View of Healthcare Consulting

This episode features MGMA independent consultant Adrienne Lloyd. Adrienne discusses her journey from practice leader to independent consultant and also provides insights into how to prepare to begin a healthcare consulting career. Resources: MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Adrienne Lloyd: https://www.adriennelloyd.com/ Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s podcast network. If you have opportunities you’d like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Mar 27, 202323 min

Ep 391Week in Review: Rev Cycle Staffing Solutions and an MPE23 Recap

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we discuss rev cycle staffing challenges and offer a recap of the Financial and Operations Conference held in Orlando. Sources in this episode: MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/bottom-line-impacts-from-revenue-cycle-staffing-ch MGMA Letter to Congress: https://www.mgma.com/getmedia/bb872aa0-65fc-4741-bd3d-6c1452ccb410/03-20-2023_MGMA-HELP-RFI-Response.pdf.aspx?ext=.pdf&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGKrVKX9UH9eSi53fwoXZiQIaZQeiQWDa_bqaghaU3XLQIQZJPbtnEgrtiIn8Jr-X4CJCDBGG1twG0caXmXgIg5j5SRMktKI7og6cLC0h8-9Q Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Mar 24, 20239 min

Ep 390Live From Orlando: Addressing Rural Staffing Challenges

Jennifer Yeargain, CMPE, CPC, director of support services at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico, joins the MGMA podcast. MGMA caught up with Jennifer at the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference in Orlando. She shares her thoughts on earning her CMPE, staffing challenges for rural health, and tips she employs to help inspire her team -- including bringing donuts to meetings! This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Mar 23, 202310 min

Ep 389Live From Orlando: Navigating the World of Audits

Sandy Giangreco Brown, Director of Coding & Revenue Integrity, CLA, and Diane Weiss, Vice President, Revenue Integrity and Education at RestorixHealth talk about navigating the auditing process. MGMA caught up with the duo at the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference in Orlando to discuss their general session presentation. This session will present an update on current audit activity from government and commercial payers. The session will also detail what to do when notified of an audit; who should be involved in the entire audit management process; how best to prepare the most complete and appropriate response; and how to best utilize the offered or included education. This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register for MGMA Summit today! Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Mar 20, 202315 min

Ep 388MGMA Insights: Taking A Deep Dive into Medical Practice Data

This episode of the MGMA Insights podcast features Liz Gurley and Mike Gracz. Liz is data strategist, member services at MGMA, and Mike is sales manager, DataDiscovery at MGMA. They’re here today to talk about DataDive, DataDiscovery and their session at MGMA’s Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference being held March 19-21 in Orlando, FL. As featured speakers, Liz and Mike will make their presentation Monday, March 20 at 3:30pm ET. Their session is titled Accelerating Performance Through Data Benchmarking. Resources: The MGMA Financial and Operations Conference: mgma.com/events/mpe23-financi…2023-homepagefeature MGMA DataDive: https://www.mgma.com/data/landing-pages/mgma-datadive-overview MGMA DataDiscovery: https://mgma.com/membership/landing-pages/top-resources-of-2021/kpis/datadiscovery?utm_source=digital&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=dat-discovery-feb-2023-datadiscoverygeneral&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh2FQipfqRag9wiSXsGtRXlgAXsAtT5uKIWIeCV_RMPZbwyhiGDWaDcaAsYUEALw_wcB March Madness in Orlando: www.amwaycenter.com/events/detail/march-madness Disney: disneyworld.disney.go.com/admission/tickets/ Grapefruit League: floridagrapefruitleague.com/schedule/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. Humana: The latest Value-Based Care Report from Humana outlines many interesting findings and highlights how some physician practices found creative paths to success. Check it out now at Humana.com/VBC. Humana is working closely with physician practices on their value-based journeys. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Mar 15, 202324 min

Ep 387Member Spotlight: Tips to Overcoming Staffing Uncertainty

Veronica Villarreal, MHA/MBA is the chief ambulatory officer at DHR Health who oversees over 75 multi-specialty clinics in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. She is responsible for over 1,200 employees that work alongside 200 providers. Being a passionate life-long learner, Veronica is a certified medical coder, certified medical office manager, certified medical insurance specialist, and certified Maxwell leadership coach. Veronica is also a featured speaker at MGMA's Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference being held March 19-21 in Orlando, Florida. Resources: The MGMA Financial and Operations Conference: mgma.com/events/mpe23-financi…2023-homepagefeature March Madness in Orlando: www.amwaycenter.com/events/detail/march-madness Disney: disneyworld.disney.go.com/admission/tickets/ Grapefruit League: floridagrapefruitleague.com/schedule/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. Humana: The latest Value-Based Care Report from Humana outlines many interesting findings and highlights how some physician practices found creative paths to success. Check it out now at Humana.com/VBC. Humana is working closely with physician practices on their value-based journeys. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Mar 13, 202328 min

Ep 386Week in Review: The Latest on Mask Requirements and Biden's Budget

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we discuss the latest on mask requirements and the Biden budget. Sources in this episode: MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/mask-requirements-remain-in-half-of-medical-groups Biden's Budget: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/03/07/fact-sheet-the-presidents-budget-extending-medicare-solvency-by-25-years-or-more-strengthening-medicare-and-lowering-health-care-costs/?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGKZXFDcqlfzNGTbMx5RXC9kJ2PnuBeWUyAeEzQLNBb-hpKkvf51oRxIHb-2VZSSxD1a_pRQJp4CPvCXRtM1DnREPmPop1HCMdTLjAekGLclg Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application DEA Proposed Rule: bit.ly/3kLkcJw Second DEA Proposed Rule: bit.ly/3kLkcJw Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Mar 11, 20238 min

Ep 385Member Spotlight: Bringing Consumer Concepts to Medical Practices

MGMA Member Spotlight Podcast Guest: David ComiskeyOur guest today on the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast is David Comiskey. David is a 2022 recipient of the MGMA Future Five Award, which annually recognizes five professionals in healthcare who are within the first five years of their careers. Each of these recipients "has demonstrably impacted their organization or the industry."🔗 ResourcesMGMA Future Five Award www.mgma.com/membership/get-involved/future-five-awardMGMA Member Network www.mgma.com/membership/get-involved/member-network🎙️ SponsorThis episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premier spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Visit mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today.📬 Connect With UsIf you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership, email us at [email protected] you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast.If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, visit: www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise

Mar 8, 202321 min

Ep 384Ask An Advisor: Examining KPIs to Improve the Rev Cycle

We have an exciting new series to share with you--Ask an Advisor. In the community chat area, perhaps many of you have taken advantage of that feature and had your most pressing questions answered by MGMA subject matter experts. Today we're joined by MGMA Sr. Advisor, Cristy Good who shares her thoughts on the ask an advisor feature and provides insights on examining KPIs to improve the revenue cycle. Sponsors: MGMA Events: Thanks to MGMA events for sponsoring this week's show. The Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023 will be held in Orlando, FL, March 19-21. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both finance and operations and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. Humana: The latest Value-Based Care Report from Humana outlines many interesting findings and highlights how some physician practices found creative paths to success. Check it out now at Humana.com/VBC. Humana is working closely with physician practices on their value-based journeys. Resources: Ask An Advisor: [email protected] Practice Resources: https://mgma.com/practice-resources/financial-management/foundational-benchmarks-and-kpis-for-medical-pract Auditing Toolkit: https://www.mgma.com/practice-resources/revenue-cycle/2023-medical-coding,-billing-and-auditing-toolkit MGMA Membership: https://www.mgma.com/membership Rev Cycle Certificate Program: https://www.mgma.com/certification/acmpe-certificates/certificates/certificate-program-revenue-cycle-management-on-de Thanks again for listening to MGMA's podcasts. Take care and we'll see you again on Wednesday. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Mar 6, 202316 min

Ep 383Week in Review: Screening Patients' Social Needs

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we discuss screening for social determinants of health. Sources in this episode: MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/post-pandemic-realities-set-in-for-screening-patie Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application DEA Proposed Rule: bit.ly/3kLkcJw Second DEA Proposed Rule: bit.ly/3kLkcJw Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Mar 3, 20237 min

Ep 382Business Solutions: Optimizing Healthcare Through the Power of KPIs

Our guests today are Maberly Brown, senior revenue cycle consultant and Marvin Luz, senior director, revenue advisory services both of Greenway Health. Marvin and Maberly are here today to talk about the business of healthcare and the power of KPIs. Resources: https://discover.greenwayhealth.com/lp/denial-management-infographic/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. Humana: The latest Value-Based Care Report from Humana outlines many interesting findings and highlights how some physician practices found creative paths to success. Check it out now at Humana.com/VBC. Humana is working closely with physician practices on their value-based journeys. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Mar 1, 202324 min

Ep 381Disney, March Madness, the Grapefruit League and MPE23!

Our guest today is Craig Wiberg, senior manager of digital events at MGMA. Craig is here today to talk about what you can expect to learn and experience at MGMA’s Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference in Orlando, FL, March 19-21. Resources: The MGMA Financial and Operations Conference: https://mgma.com/events/mpe23-financial-operations-conference/register-now?utm_source=website&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=con-spring-jan-2023-homepagefeature March Madness in Orlando: https://www.amwaycenter.com/events/detail/march-madness Disney: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/admission/tickets/ Grapefruit League: https://floridagrapefruitleague.com/schedule/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. Humana: The latest Value-Based Care Report from Humana outlines many interesting findings and highlights how some physician practices found creative paths to success. Check it out now at Humana.com/VBC. Humana is working closely with physician practices on their value-based journeys. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Feb 28, 202318 min

Ep 380Business Solutions: Driving Clinical Success with Point-of-Care Clinical Decision Making Support

Our guest today is Dr. Richard Loria, physician consultant with EBSCO. Dr. Loria is one of the presenters from our recent webinar, “Using a Point-of-Care Clinical Decision Support Platform to Drive Practice Success,” and he is here to share with our listeners the ways that DynaMed can help clinicians make more efficient, accurate decisions. Resources: • Learn more about DynaMedex www.ebsco.com/dynamedex • Listen to Dr Loria’s deep dive webinar on how DynaMedex can drive group practice success in the MGMA webinar brought to you by EBSCO. https://mgma.com/practice-resources/products/using-a-point-of-care-clinical-decision-support-pl Sponsors: MGMA Events: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. DynaMedex: Empowering healthcare professionals with advanced evidence-based clinical decision support to help improve patient outcomes. Learn more at DynaMedex.com. Humana: The latest Value-Based Care Report from Humana outlines many interesting findings and highlights how some physician practices found creative paths to success. Check it out now at Humana.com/VBC. Humana is working closely with physician practices on their value-based journeys. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Feb 23, 202331 min

Ep 379Consultants Corner: Risk Adjustment Audits and the Costly Nature of Nuances in Coding

This episode features MGMA independent consultant Rhonda Buckholtz. Rhonda talks about her consulting experience as well as her thoughts on risk adjustment audits and the costly nature of nuances in coding. Resources: MGMA Consulting: https://www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Rhonda Buckholtz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-buckholtz-28305a7/ Sponsors: Humana: The latest Value-Based Care Report from Humana outlines many interesting findings and highlights how some physician practices found creative paths to success. Check it out now at Humana.com/VBC. Humana is working closely with physician practices on their value-based journeys. MGMA Events: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023, which will be held in Orlando, FL, March 19-21. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s podcast network. If you have opportunities you’d like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Feb 15, 202321 min

Ep 378Member Spotlight: Student Scholarship Recipient Jake Shields

In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast, we're joined by Jake Shields. Jake is an MGMA scholarship recipient and is a second-year Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration candidate at Cornell in the 2023 class. He also holds a Master of Bioethics from and a Bachelor of Political Science from Case Western Reserve University. He has previous experience as an application manager and lead of the procedural cardiology expert group. He has conducted research on the ethics of U.S. health policy as well as economic policy. Resources: MGMA Student Scholarship -- https://www.mgma.com/membership/get-involved/scholarships/2022-scholarship-fund-recipients MGMA Future Five Award -- www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…-future-five-award MGMA Member Network -- www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…ved/member-network Sponsors: MGMA Events: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. Humana: The latest Value-Based Care Report from Humana outlines many interesting findings and highlights how some physician practices found creative paths to success. Check it out now at Humana.com/VBC. Humana is working closely with physician practices on their value-based journeys. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s podcast network. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Feb 13, 202320 min

Ep 377Week in Review: Super Bowl Edition

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we talk Super Bowl 57, feature resources from MGMA, and offer a No Surprises Act ruling. Sources in this episode: MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/all-healthcare-leaders-make-time-for-professional Ask an Advisor: https://www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: https://www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: https://www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: https://www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: https://www.mgma.com/membership/landing-pages/mentorship-program-application No Surprises Act Ruling: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/texas/txedce/6:2022cv00372/217452/99/ No Surprises FAQ: https://mgma.com/practice-resources/government-programs/surprise-billing-faqs?utm_source=email&utm_medium=marketo&utm_campaign=gov-gen-feb-2023-washingtonconnection0209&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGJ1T5uZFN3w-UFkpKlyXG9cfTQnNjQIVG6zykj9E0E_OyOHPLbnpG_Nh66RW17RBdBCitMbbTFmUK9-xjgyQj1x6uTlBdPdry2j78s94E-7A Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.

Feb 13, 202310 min