MGMA Podcasts

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature content on the use of artificial intelligence in medical practices. Sources: Medical Practice AI: https://mgma.com/mgma-stat/medical-groups-taking-their-time-to-adopt-the-right-set-of-ai-tools How A.I. chatbots are transforming the healthcare revenue cycle: https://www.mgma.com/articles/how-a-i-chatbots-are-transforming-the-healthcare-...

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 t...

Our guest today is Erich Koch. Erich serves as Executive Director of Rolling Hills Clinic, a 5-location Indian Health Services clinic in Northern California. He shares his story of transitioning from the financial side of the practice to an executive role. Resources: Rolling Hills Clinic: https://rhclinic.org/ ACMPE: https://mgma.com/american-college-of-medical-practice-executives-acmpe?utm_source...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature content on the surge in COVID and flu cases. Sources: COVID surve: https://mgma.com/mgma-stat/medical-groups-prepare-as-a-summer-covid-mini-surge-spills-over-into-fall No Surprises Act: https://www.cms.gov/NoSurprises?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGN6nTJVl8g2l9Zn6g91bcAMUU4iAEHO5uN15aOzNLnx8xJ9j1YKQc--2n-YNvV_8GW_jdtHL6u46Z_fmZMmqD4UmNw2rv...

MGMA Insights Podcast Guest: Susan Aloi, PhD, FACMPE Faculty Program Director, Thomas Jefferson University School of Population Health Joining us today is healthcare leadership coach Susan Aloi, PhD, FACMPE , who shares insights from a lifetime around the healthcare industry and her current work developing strong leaders. According to Dr. Aloi, being intentional about your own development — and th...

Our guest today is Christopher Clarke, administrator at Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento. Christopher has earned his MBA and his FACMPE and is here to discuss the U.S. Army's 11 Principles of Leadership. Resources: 11 Principles of Leadership: https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/14798 FACMPE: https://www.mgma.com/apply-for-fellowship Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento: https://sactoderm.com...

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 the 2023 Leaders Conference, Hosted by MGMA Oct 22-25 in Nashville, TN. Resources: MGMA Leaders Conference registration: https://mgma.com/conferences/leaders/register Leaders Conference Schedule: https://mgma.com/conferences/leaders/schedule Ov...

In this episode of MGMA's Ask An Advisor podcast, we feature Senior Advisor Cristy Good talking about strategies for medical practice leaders to optimally staff their practice. MGMA Resources discussed: Data Mining: https://www.mgma.com/articles/data-mine-good-management-is-timeless Better Performance KPIs: https://www.mgma.com/articles/data-mine-reaping-what-you-sow-keys-to-mgma-better-performer-...

This episode of the MGMA Insights podcast features a conversation about the nursing shortage with Laura Setliff (Davidson) Whittaker, President and CEO of Apex Global Partners and Dr. Jasper Tolarba, Endowed Chair, Nursing Practice, Nuvance Health. Resources: https://apexglobalpartners.com/leadership-team WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Let us know if there's a topic you want us to cover or an expert you...

This episode of the MGMA Consultant’s Corner series features MGMA Consultant Chris Senkowski, MD, FACS, Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at Mercer University School of Medicine Savannah Campus. Dr. Senkowski has more than 15 years of experience in physician compensation, valuation and practice management, and more than 20 years in the areas of coding, valuation and reimbursement. H...

Matt Robinson is our guest on the MGMA Business Solutions podcast. Matt is Vice President of Sales and Operations at Scrubin Uniforms, LLC. Matt is here today to talk about how practice leaders can remove the pain points in their uniform program. Resources: Scrubin Discount on MGMA: https://www.mgma.com/vendors/scrubin-uniforms Scrubin: https://www.scrubin.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAVg2N-...

In this episode of MGMA's Ask An Advisor podcast, we feature Senior Advisor Cristy Good talking about payer negotiations. MGMA Resources discussed: Payer Negotiation Checklist: https://mgma.com/member-tools/payer-negotiation-checklist Payer Evaluation Spreadsheet for any type of medical practice: https://www.mgma.com/member-tools/payer-evaluation-spreadsheet-for-any-type-of-medical-practice MGMA 2...

This leadership panel of MGMA consultants and Claire Ernst, MGMA Director of Government Affairs, share ideas about the challenges medical practices are facing and the opportunities and solutions they propose to address them. Panelists include: Claire Ernst, JD, Director, Government Affairs at MGMA Christopher Senkowski, MD, FACS, MGMA Consultant Jessica Minesinger, CMOM, FACMPE, MGMA Consultant Ow...

Claude Royster is our guest on the MGMA Business Solutions podcast. Claude is vice president and general manager of Wellness at CareCredit, and he returns to the podcast to share findings from the Synchrony Lifetime of Healthcare Costs study. According to information from the report, "An insured American with an employer-sponsored health insurance plan can expect to spend more than $320,000 (inclu...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature content on in-house leadership development programs for medical groups. Sources: In-house Leadership Programs https://www.mgma.com/mgma-stat/is-an-in-house-leadership-development-program-right-for-your-medical-group MGMA Leaders Conference: https://mgma.com/conferences/leaders/overview Resources: MGMA Stat: mgma.com/stat Ask an Advisor...

This episode features MGMA independent consultant Tracy Bird. Tracy has earned her FACMPE, CPC, CPMA, CEMC and CPC-I, and in this podcast, she discusses her journey to healthcare, including an early connection to Hallmark, earning her FACMPE, rev cycle solutions, and adventures in Alaska. Tracy has been honored as the 2023 MGMA Forum Representative of the Year. https://www.mgma.com/awards Resource...

In this episode of MGMA's Ask An Advisor podcast, we feature Senior Advisor Cristy Good talking about APP and NP compensation structures. MGMA Resources discussed: Physician compensation model tables: https://www.mgma.com/member-tools/sample-physician-compensation-model-tables Provider Compensation Data Report for 2023: https://www.mgma.com/data-report-provider-comp-2023 July Connection Magazine:...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature content on medical groups struggling to find clinically relevant alternative payment models. We also discuss the uptick in M&A activity in the healthcare space. Sources: Medicare and APM Models: https://www.mgma.com/mgma-stat/medical-groups-struggle-to-find-clinically-relevant-alternative-payment-models M&A transactions: https:...

Early careerists are beginning their healthcare journey at a time when the industry faces challenges on several fronts, including increased administrative burden, technology challenges, and severe staffing shortages, just to name a few. This leadership panel of early careerists shares ideas about the challenges they’re facing and the opportunities and solutions they are implementing to address the...

We welcome Kris Baird to the MGMA Insights podcast. Kris is the president and CEO of Baird Group. She's here today to talk about the power of the first call and provide best practices for converting call-ins to patients. Sources: White paper: https://baird-group.com/mystery-shopping-research/ Kris Baird: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisbaird/ Baird Group: https://baird-group.com/ Baird Group Blog:...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature content on the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule and the persistence of higher costs for medical groups even as inflation's growth slows. Sources: CMS Physician Payment Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-physician-payment-rule-advances-health-equity?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGM8ISlc2YFm1GNf-asz...

We welcome Meredith Hirsh to the Women in Healthcare podcast. Meredith is the CEO of the Hirsh Center, a college professor, and has earned her MBA and her FACMPE. She's here today to talk about her personal business success and share stories about being inspired by her single mom, her early success as a Girl Scout, and the fierce independence she's carried with her throughout her personal and prof...

In this episode of MGMA's Ask An Advisor podcast, we feature Senior Advisor Cristy Good talking about Modifier 25 and Modifier 57 in medical billing and coding. Sources: Cigna to rescind latest modifier 25 policy: https://www.mgma.com/advocacy-letters/april-18-2023-mgma-and-partner-healthcare-stakeholders-urge-cigna-to-rescind-latest-modifier-25-policy-2 2023 Medical Coding and Billing Toolkit; ht...

Today, we welcome PJ Gupta to the MGMA Business Solutions podcast. PJ is the founder and CEO at iPlum, which offers HIPAA-compliant secure communications, including HIPAA-compliant calling, text messaging, and HIPAA-secure voicemail. Resources: The iPlum Story: https://www.iplum.com/about HIPAA Texting Requirements Blog: https://www.iplum.com/blog/hipaa-texting-requirements HIPAA Compliance Case S...

Today, we welcome Rachelle Daugherty to the MGMA Business Solutions podcast. Rachelle is chief executive for Provider Solutions & Development (PS&D), a Providence-owned, not-for-profit company that delivers provider staffing solutions to a diverse range of healthcare organizations. Resources: PS&D: https://psdconnect.org/ Rachelle Daugherty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledaughert...