MGMA Podcasts

Welcome to the MGMA Week in Review Podcast. Host Daniel Williams, Senior Editor at MGMA, is joined by Cristy Good, Senior Advisor, and Colleen Luckett, Writer and Editor. We have an exciting episode lined up, combining insights from our 'Ask an Advisor' series with the latest developments in healthcare practices. Let's dive right in! Story 1: Importance of Language Services in Medical Practices Su...

In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast, host Daniel Williams sat down with Tara Osseck, Regional Vice President of Recruitment at Jackson Physician Search , and Jenny Binner, Associate Vice President of Emergency Medicine Services at locumtenens.com . The discussion centered on the critical importance of effective onboarding processes for both permanent and locum tenens physicians,...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, host Daniel Williams welcomes guest Stewart Gandolf, CEO at Healthcare Success. Gandolf shares his extensive experience in healthcare marketing, dating back to the 1990s when he started teaching private practice doctors about effective marketing strategies. During the conversation, Gandolf provides an overview of the six basic levers of marketing strat...

In this episode of the MGMA Podcast Network's Week in Review, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett discuss a range of healthcare industry news and insights. They cover strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome in leaders, the impact of the Supreme Court's Chevron deference decision on healthcare policy, cybersecurity threats targeting the healthcare sector, and the Biden administration's in...

In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight, host Daniel Williams interviews Kendra Yahns, Executive Director of Perkins Spine and Sports Medicine. Yahns shares her journey in healthcare leadership, discusses the benefits of internship programs in private practices and emphasizes the importance of leadership training in healthcare management. Healthcare Leadership Journey:  Starting on the frontl...

In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast, host Daniel Williams welcomes Bill Kenney, CEO of Dermatology Consultants, to share his expertise in developing an employee wellness program. Bill discusses his background in healthcare management and social work. He outlines Dermatology Consultants' size and scope and his role overseeing 180 employees across four clinic locations. Kenney is a...

Welcome to the MGMA Week in Review podcast. Hosted by Daniel Williams, Senior Editor at MGMA, and Colleen Luckett, Editor and Writer at MGMA. This episode covers the latest healthcare news and trends, including strategies for managing rising operating costs, solutions for staffing challenges, and innovative ideas for repurposing closed rural hospitals.  Key Takeaways: Rising Operating Expenses (03...

Welcome to another episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast , hosted by Daniel Williams. In this episode, Daniel interviews Lisa Stockdale, Director of Value-Based Care at Silver Cross Hospital . They discuss healthcare management, innovative care models, the importance of teamwork, and the integration of digital transformation to improve patient outcomes. Major Takeaways Value-Based Care Implementati...

Welcome to the MGMA Week in Review podcast. Hosted by Daniel Williams, Senior Editor at MGMA, along with co-host Colleen Luckett, Editor and Writer at MGMA. This episode covers the latest healthcare news and trends, including innovative ways to attract younger generations to healthcare careers, essential tips for transitioning practice ownership, and updates on significant industry events. Let's d...

Welcome to another episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Today, we have Andy Swanson, MGMA's Senior Vice President of Product Strategy and Sales, joining us. In this episode, we dive into MGMA’s strategic approach to face-to-face conferences , the Advanced Strategy for Medical Practice Leaders book series , and new initiatives tailored to support medical practice leaders.  Episode Takeaways: Face-...

This episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast features an in-depth look at several critical issues in healthcare today. Hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett explore the impact of clinical documentation burdens, the essential role of listening in patient care, recent trends in employee benefits, strategies to stay relevant in the healthcare job market, and the implications of concierge medic...

This episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast features John Poli , Industry Principal for Healthcare at RingCentral . With over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, Poli has been at the forefront of leveraging innovative technology to drive digital transformation and business strategy. Chatting with host Daniel Williams, Poli discusses how AI is revolutionizing healthcare communi...

This episode of the MGMA Weekend Review Podcast is hosted by Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett. Key topics include HHS reversing course on breach notifications, primary care physician compensation, bipartisan support for healthcare reform, the impact of medical debt, and improving obesity treatment training. Major Takeaways: - HHS will now allow Change Healthcare to file breach notifications for...

Introduction: Welcome to another episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast , hosted by Daniel Williams. In this episode, Daniel sits down with Cristy Good, Senior Advisor at MGMA, to chat about the essential Human Resources strategies every medical practice leader should know. Cristy, a former healthcare practice administrator and a co-author of MGMA’s new book, Advanced Strategy for Medical Practice L...

In this MGMA Member Spotlight Podcast episode, host Daniel Williams speaks with Tony Schier, Executive Director of Cheyenne Obstetrics and Gynecology , about implementing successful human resources practices. They discuss strategies for developing employee skills, tracking performance goals, conducting effective interviews, and onboarding new hires. Tony contributed to MGMA's newest book, Advanced...

In this MGMA Week in Review podcast episode, Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett discuss the shocking costs of ignoring mental health issues, strategies medical groups use to recruit nurses, and ways to prevent physician burnout through mindfulness and partnerships. Key Takeaways and Resources: ( Healthcare Finance News ) - Colleen shares a recent analysis projecting that avoidable healthcare cost...

In the latest episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast , host Daniel Williams welcomes Dr. Jennifer Taylor, Lead Medical Director at Humana , to discuss crucial topics affecting medical practice leaders today. Dr. Taylor shares the importance of effective communication among medical professionals, strategies for achieving a balanced work-life dynamic, and mentorship's value in the healthcare industry....

On this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Eric Schwab, COO of Preferred Primary Care Physicians. Eric shares his journey from real estate to becoming a leader in healthcare management. He discusses leading Preferred Primary Care, the largest independent primary care group in Western Pennsylvania with over 90 providers. Eric also details the strategic shift t...

Welcome to this week's episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosted by Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett. In this episode, Colleen and Daniel discuss the growing role of AI technology, like ambient transcription, in healthcare. They also cover strategies for implementing lessons from leadership programs and navigating trade issues. Colleen shares a story about pufferfish and highlights how...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast , host Daniel Williams sits down with renowned small talk expert and author Deborah Fine to discuss her transformation from introverted engineer to communication skills coach. Debra shares her experiences developing her small talk skills and offers practical advice for effectively navigating social interactions in personal and professional settings. The...

In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast, host Daniel Williams interviews Marie Eslick, Director of Human Resources at Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, about her strategies for managing HR in a rapidly growing dermatology practice.  Eslick shares the journey of Apex's expansion from one location to 14 locations across multiple cities. She underscores her commitment to fosterin...

On this MGMA Week in Review episode, hosts Colleen Luckett and Daniel Williams discuss the latest results from the MGMA STAT poll on medical groups' value-based care strategies. They also explore strategies for supporting mental health in the workplace and highlight a new approach one health system took to medical debt collection that improved access to care. Links: - MGMA STAT Poll : Latest resul...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, host Daniel Williams interviews Scott Becker , founder and CEO of Becker's Healthcare . Becker, who will be a mainstage speaker at the upcoming MGMA Operations Conference in Chicago , shares his journey from law school to healthcare media, discussing how he built his influential platforms and multidisciplinary approach to healthcare law and finance. Be...

In this episode, host Daniel Williams meets with Amy Lafko to explore her transformative journey from physical therapist to healthcare consultant. Listeners will learn about Amy's career progression, from her initial experiences in a trauma hospital to her pivotal roles in rehabilitation and urgent care settings and, ultimately, her shift into consulting. She shares key lessons on team building, t...

Join hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett in this comprehensive MGMA Week in Review episode as they explore pressing healthcare issues today. From the latest cybersecurity measures to groundbreaking research in Alzheimer's disease and innovative strides in nursing education, this episode covers a spectrum of topics critical to healthcare professionals. Gain valuable insights and tips to safeg...