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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our guests today are Tara Osseck, regional vice president, and Helen Falkner, regional vice president, at Jackson Physician Search. Tara and Helen are here today to talk about the importance of and the strategies around developing strong physician leaders. Resources: Physician Search Studies: https://www.jacksonphysiciansearch.com/research-and-reports/ Helen Falkner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-falkner-b5151521/ Tara Osseck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-osseck-7560b654/ 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.

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 into questions that have been asked since the beginning of the year. 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. 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.

In this episode of the MGMA week in Review podcast, we feature articles on optimizing provider staffing, Biden to end PHE, and strategic facility planning. Sources in this episode: MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/smart-growth-using-population-data-for-strategic-h Biden to End PHE: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SAP-H.R.-382-H.J.-Res.-7.pdf?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGJsTJ115jmMJPNbPNuuYvLaozaLHe_FK2vKuCL_VGdR5cYbXcgjIFc1JcTeaPUZrSX4TuV4Rsuoe4_gX7Sa0jUNaZnLNuWffSMkeX9lDm1cA Optimizing Provider Staffing: https://mgma.com/practice-resources/quality-patient-experience/optimizing-provider-staffing,-patient-scheduling-a?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGJp2iTwNgag5Rc6cCTZ78QtZpJOSrSikSjCr4SP4wbaUyHLZTDzYV8xdNGPCpW9WP4RfHJtClHjty5HuZgOGhsywLWuQlJ_8FW_9d7BMcmAwOptimizing provider staffing 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.

Our guests today are revenue cycle management experts Taya Gordon and Kem Tolliver. As a special bonus, we also feature an episode of Kem and Taya's podcast, RevDive, where they interview Rae Jimenez, chief product officer at AAPC. Resources: RevDive: https://sliceofhealthcare.com/revdive/ Kem Tolliver: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kem-tolliver/ Taya Gordon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayagordon/ Taya and Kem's book: https://www.mgma.com/practice-resources/products/revenue-cycle-management-dont-get-lost-in-the-fi Rae Jimenez: https://www.aapc.com/blog/author/rjimenez/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: https://www.mgma.com/conferencesHumana: 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.

Our guest today is Dr. Alex Ding, Associate Vice President for Physician Strategy and Medical Affairs at Humana. Dr. Ding is a board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist and remains a practicing physician, teaching and providing clinical care as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Louisville. He holds a BA in Economics and MS in Public Health from the University of California Berkeley, an MBA in finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and an MD from the University of California San Francisco. He completed his residency and fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School and is a US Navy veteran. Source: Value-Based Care Study: www.humana.com/vbc 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.

In this episode of the MGMA week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the adoption of value-based care, healthcare value week, and checking in with emotions as a leader. Sources in this episode: MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/to-improve-adoption-of-value-based-care,-the-r-(1) Healthcare Value Week: https://valuebasedpaymentsummit.com/registration-se/ Emotional Leaders: https://hbr.org/2023/01/when-your-feelings-conflict-with-your-leadership-role?ab=hero-subleft-1 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.

Burnout, stress, and mental health challenges are at an all-time high for healthcare professionals. According to a recent MGMA Stat poll (mgma.com/data), 80% of healthcare leaders reported increased levels of stress or burnout in 2022.To address this epidemic, MGMA has launched the Mindful Medicine podcast series, featuring experts in psychology, neurology, leadership, and mindfulness. Each episode explores workplace stress and provides actionable tools to combat it.This Episode's GuestDr. Jeff Comer, PhD, MHA, FACHE(linkedin.com/in/williamjeffcomer)Dr. Comer brings over 20 years of experience as an interim and permanent CEO of acute and behavioral hospitals. His leadership spans rural critical access hospitals, large urban facilities, and non-profit, for-profit, and government-owned models.In this episode, Dr. Comer shares key strategies for managing stress, offering insights for healthcare professionals to better navigate the challenges of their demanding roles.SponsorsZOLL Data SystemsThe ZOLL A.R. Boost solution suite helps increase revenue from payers and patients while ensuring compliance with the No Surprises Act. It reduces front-end workload and allows staff to focus on higher-value activities.Learn more at zolldata.com/arboost.MGMA EventsJoin us at the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023, our premier spring event. Gain key insights and explore topics shaping the future of medical practice organizations.Learn more and register at mgma.com/mpe23.Contact InformationIf you’d like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership, email us at [email protected] you have opportunities you’d like to share with the MGMA audience? Visit mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to learn how you can connect with our audience.Thank you for listening to MGMA’s Mindful Medicine. Have a great day! 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.

Our guest today is Dr. John Showalter chief product officer at Linus Health. Modern Healthcare has named Dr. Showalter as a Top 25 Innovator in Population Health. He’s here today to talk about “Early Detection of Dementia: New Cognitive Assessment Approaches.” Sources in this episode: MGMA Webinar on early detection of dementia: https://mgma.com/practice-resources/products/early-detection-of-dementia-new-cognitive-assessme Linus Health links: Linus Health homepage: https://linushealth.com/ Linus Health Resources page: https://linushealth.com/resources Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience research on cognitive screening that utilized Linus technology Boston Process Approach research on cognitive screening co-authored by Linus co-founder and CMO Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone Footballers/cognitive health links: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-63903260 https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2022/12/09/study-reveals-footballers-more-likely-to-have-worse-brain-health-after-age-of-65/ https://www.scoresproject.org/ 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.

In this episode of the MGMA week in Review podcast, we feature articles on auditing payment insights, a CMS update, and the best jobs in healthcare. Sources in this episode: MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/amid-inflated-expenses,-make-sure-you%E2%80%99re-regularly Best Jobs in Healthcare: https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-healthcare-jobs CMS Updates: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-announces-increase-2023-organizations-and-beneficiaries-benefiting-coordinated-care-accountable?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGJaRmaymJz64xuoJPjxUWXlTsKdHmEzn2bWFNMO1meiUWwft-9Ge8Bqy-NFsBgDu5brTQopWcQkmZT1amxenqwx739pJhk1afj60rAgQJPDA 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.

Our guests today are Dr. Martha Ives, president and CEO of Rocky Mountain Primary Care, and MGMA consultant Dawn Plested. Our guests are here today to talk about the consultant and medical practice leader relationship, what it looks like in practice, and how to develop successful strategies for practice leaders. Resources: MGMA Consulting -- www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Dawn Plested -- https://www.mgma.com/consulting/meet-the-team/dawn-plested-fache-mba-jd-esq Rocky Mountain Primary Care -- https://rmpc.info/provider/martha-ives-m-d/ MGMA DataDive -- www.mgma.com/data/landing-pages…jU3RwaAit7EALw_wcB 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.

Our guest today is Marcus Meadows, ambulatory care operations director for the Department of Veterans Affairs where he oversees all ambulatory care for primary care, medicine, surgery, and mental health in Northern California. Northern California is the sixth largest VA in the country with over 255,000 enrolled veterans, and 14 sites of care that cover more than 44,000 square miles in the region. Sources: MGMA Member Network -- www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…ved/member-network Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.va.gov/ 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/events/mpe23-financi…perations-conference 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.

In this episode of the MGMA week in Review podcast, we feature articles on staffing challenges amid Covid-19 variants, proposals for new CMS MVPs, and behavioral health integration. Sources in this episode: MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/data/mgma-stat-overview Kraken variants: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/legal-and-compliance/employment-law/pages/kraken-covid-19-variant.aspx CMS MVPs: https://qpp.cms.gov/mips/candidate-feedback?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGJRQz0lBnu0sfgZZTtn8HkkpWDAoHn16utcHvUoXmrM-9ZE-jPG-PhscusF56u88qxr-AF2vhJUe3SIaYzm4XmTVg3BH_rayB31HpzrdEo6g Behavioral Health Integration: https://mgma.com/practice-resources/operations-management/laying-the-foundation-for-behavioral-health-integr?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGJO1bM7Ly63TrqPXWEiUJJAPaRr6Ob2l4ntcU1WeVTcS0HaytswSx1a1UfVgmgncy3v35S3DmAkSTNQIwxzNsHRHwewitZ7hOxfKk6TV9e_Q BHI Collaborative: https://www.ama-assn.org/topics/behavioral-health-integration-bhi-collaborative 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.

In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast, we're joined by Bri Palowitch, clinical informatics pharmacist at Surescripts and Scott Rochowiak, manager of product performance at Surescripts. In this thought leader discussion, we discuss issues with prescription quality workflow disruption and examine solutions for those problems. Resources from this episode: Surescripts: https://surescripts.com/ Additional Resources: MGMA Member Network -- https://www.mgma.com/membership?utm_campaign=membership&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=ppc-membership-search-dm-ng&url=https://www.mgma.com/membership/memberships/individual%3Futm_campaign%3Dmembership%26utm_medium%3Dsearch%26utm_source%3Dppc-membership-search-dm-ng&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_P6dBhD1ARIsAAGI7HBZWw8Dxb0SVsjIqaniK7TiRzb8ZEbexcfHF_eRPUDEINSExXAxxRgaAhtKEALw_wcB MGMA DataDive: https://www.mgma.com/data/landing-pages/mgma-datadive-overview?utm_campaign=data&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=ppc-datadive-overview-dm-ng&url=https://www.mgma.com/data/landing-pages/mgma-datadive-overview%3Futm_campaign%3Ddata%26utm_medium%3Dsearch%26utm_source%3Dppc-datadive-dm-ng&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_P6dBhD1ARIsAAGI7HAVkvyRPorbpHYHRQBVsV4N2DyrM97sDInjNePQnFteAW-kQud21W4aAt-GEALw_wcB 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.

Our guest today is Lauren K. Harris, FACMPE, owner of Harris Healthcare Consulting. Lauren is featured as part of our MGMA Member Spotlight podcast series and is a living testament to the benefits of certification, continuing education, and lifelong learning. Sources: Lauren Harris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkempeesharris/ Lauren Harris website: https://www.harrishealthcareconsulting.com/ Oregon MGMA: https://www.omgma.com/ Lauren's nonprofit: www.assemblyofthewanderingshepherd.org How to Say Anything to Anyone (book): https://www.amazon.com/How-Say-Anything-Anyone-Relationships/dp/1608324095/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAiAk--dBhABEiwAchIwkTIXjZK0QHVK4fxaqo53GPi_FhXp3DamDY6FwCUyWQT1DUV6gIIGRRoC7IMQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241913575822&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9028740&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=512066385902858160&hvtargid=kwd-54755289595&hydadcr=22569_10346741&keywords=how+to+say+anything+to+anyone&qid=1673307711&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjkyIiwicXNhIjoiMS40MiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNjIifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-1 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/events/mpe23-financi…perations-conference 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.

In this episode of the MGMA week in Review podcast, we feature articles on call centers, a MIPS EUC extension, and in-house staffing agencies. Sources in this episode: Contact Centers in Focus: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/phone-systems,-contact-centers-in-focus-for-medica MIPS EUC Application: https://qpp.cms.gov/mips/exception-applications?py=2022#extremeCircumstancesException-2022 In-house Staffing Agencies: https://khn.org/news/article/squeezed-by-temp-nurse-costs-hospital-systems-create-their-own-staffing-agencies/?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGJFzyRgJLScfQQ_e_ptJ4xwH9xZUric53AIL0ew_Ak45H4Td33aZP4oPa1axZJKwybCVFBfZ-Fo4DjpFusQOws7tqJizrTCknUTVqEN5vqdA 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 https://mgma.com/events/mpe23-financial-operations-conference 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.