We welcome Carla Blue to the MGMA Women in Healthcare podcast. Carla has her MBA, MSP and FACMPE, and is the CEO of Colorado Surgical Affiliates.
Carla discusses how she got into healthcare, the growth of her practice, challenges like physician shortages, and the importance of continuing education for healthcare leaders. She also discusses Joseph Campbell's ideas of the 'hero's journey' and what that journey can look like for healthcare leaders.
Resources:
Colorado Surgical Affiliates: https://www.csagj.com/
FACMPE: www.mgma.com/apply-for-fellowship
MGMA Leaders Conference registration: mgma.com/conferences/leaders/register
Leaders Conference Schedule: mgma.com/conferences/leaders/schedule
Conference Overview: mgma.com/conferences/leaders/overview
The Hero's Journey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey
The Power of Myth: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Myth-Joseph-Campbell/dp/0385418868/ref=asc_df_0385418868/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312132072158&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4062932647681886579&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028744&hvtargid=pla-436367393983&psc=1
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