MGMA Podcasts

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...

We welcome Patricia MacTaggart, MBA, MMA, CAHIMS, Program Director/Teaching Instructor, George Washington University, to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Patricia recently spoke on the topic of Innovative Comprehensive Care Models at the MGMA Summit digital event. If you registered for the Summit event you can access this and all the sessions through July 10th. Sponsors: MGMA DataDive: I...

Today, we welcome Mike Seyfer to the MGMA Business Solutions podcast. Mike is chief executive officer of Hailey Sault. Mike is here to talk about a variety of topics including brand performance, human-centered design, AI, ChatGPT, and humanizing medicine. Resources: Hailey Sault: https://haileysault.com/ Mike Seyfer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeseyf Sponsors: MGMA DataDive: It's time to explor...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature Senior Advisor Cristy Good talking about dealing with non-compliant patients. Sources: Patient’s responsibility: https://www.physiciansweekly.com/patient-follow-up/ Practice’s responsibility: https://www.standardsofcare.org/medical-malpractice/types/failure-follow-care/ https://www.verywellhealth.com/can-my-doctor-fire-or-dismiss-me-as...

We welcome Dr. Ashok Roy to the MGMA Insights podcast. Dr. Roy has his MD, his MPH, and his MBA, and he’s Chief Medical Officer of Value-Based Care Solutions at Signify Health. Dr. Roy recently spoke at the MGMA Summit Digital event on the topic of Applying Data, Analytics and Techonology to Improve Value-Based Care Outcomes. For anyone who registered for that event, you can still access the sessi...

We welcome Brandy Mabra to the MGMA Insights podcast. Brandy is the CEO of Savvy Clover Coaching & Consulting and a CEO Coach for private practice owners in healthcare. Brandy has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, PopSugar, and Create & Cultivate, as well as appearing on numerous healthcare podcasts. She's here today to talk about her personal business success and share...

Today, we welcome Tony Stajduhar to the MGMA Business Solutions podcast. Tony is the president of Jackson Physician Search. Tony is here to talk about an important topic and a white paper developed by Jackson Physician Search: "How to Prepare for the Wave of Physician Retirements.” Resources: Preparing for the Physician Retirement Wave: https://www.jacksonphysiciansearch.com/white-paper-preparing-...

We welcome Stephen A. Dickens, JD, M.Ed., FACMPE, Vice President, Medical Practice Services, SVMIC, to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Steve will be speaking at the MGMA Summit Digital Event, June 8, at 1:30pm ET, on the topic of, "Critical Conversations." Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry lea...

We welcome Katie Lawrence, MHA, CMPE, Vice President – South Carolina Operations, UpStream, to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Katie, along with Steve McMillen, MHA, Senior Manager, ECG Management Consultants, will be speaking at the MGMA Summit digital event Thursday, June 8, at 10:00am ET, on the topic of, "Optimizing Referrals Through Cultural and Operational Preparedness." Sources:...

MGMA Insights Podcast Guest: CJ Wolf, MD, M.Ed., CPC Faculty, Health Services – BYU-Idaho We’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...