MGMA Podcasts

Our guest today is Misty Hickman, chief informatics officer at Galen Medical. Misty is this year’s recipient of the MGMA Legislative Liaison of the Year Award. The award recognizes a medical practice professional serving as a state MGMA Legislative Liaison who has provided outstanding leadership in the education and motivation of MGMA members through grassroots and advocacy involvement on legislat...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on telehealth strategies, the physician fee final rule, and grace under pressure. Sources in this episode: Telehealth Strategies -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/telehealth-utilization-and-patient-demand-in-2023 PFS Fact Sheet -- https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2023-medicare-physician-fee-sch...

Our guest today is Natalia Szczygiel, director of operations, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Corewell Health. Natalia is this year’s recipient of the MGMA Harwick Innovation Award for her work in mental health programs and suicide prevention. Resources: MGMA Award Winners: https://www.mgma.com/membership/get-involved/awards/2021-mgma-awards Education Opportunity: THDC Certificate Program: The...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on ancillary revenue, the Prior Authorization Reform Bill, and the power of empathetic leaders. Sources in this episode: Adding Ancillary Services -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/being-intentional-when-adding-ancillary-services Prior Authorization Reform -- https://www.mgma.com/practice-resources/government-programs/...

Our guest today is Juli Smith, Director of Strategic Partnerships, ZOLL® Data Systems. Throughout her career, Juli has developed partnerships that enable health systems and providers to realize more revenue, decrease bad debt and increase operational efficiencies. At Zoll, she has also become a nationally known speaker on emergency medicine coding and reimbursement issues. Resource: Updates and Im...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on patient self-service tools, MIPS virtual group election is open, and workforce well-being report released. Sources in this episode: Patient Self-service Tools -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/amid-staffing-shortages,-it%E2%80%99s-time-to-help-patient Virtual Group Election Period is Open -- https://qpp.cms.gov/?mkt...

Our guest today is Dr. Michael Blackman, chief medical officer, at Greenway Health. A primary care physician at heart, Dr. Blackman brings an extensive background in health IT product management along with his knowledge of outpatient and inpatient care. He believes healthcare is a team sport that requires the talents of all contributors working together to succeed. Resources: Dr. Michael Blackman:...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on mission, vision and values, the 2022 Regulatory Burden Report, and the two-minute morning for happiness and success. Sources in this episode Mission, Vision and Values -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/where-do-you-see-your-practice-going-a-vision-stat 2022 Annual Regulatory Burden Report -- https://mgma.com/practic...

This week we're in Boston at the MGMA Medical Practice Excellence Leaders Conference. In today's episode, we talk with Doral Davis-Jacobsen, MBA, FACMPE, and a managing consultant with over 20 years of experience in healthcare business process improvement, focusing on next generation managed care contracting, revenue cycle, benchmarking, operations optimization, quality initiatives, financial mode...

This week we're in Boston at the MGMA Medical Practice Excellence Leaders Conference. In today's episode, we talk with Mariely Taveras, practice manager with the pulmonary practice at Weill Cornell Medicine. Taveras talks about networking with peers, the goals she had for this week in Boston, and her aspirations as a healthcare leader. Allied Medical Waste is the premier medical waste and document...

This week we're in Boston at the MGMA Medical Practice Excellence Leaders Conference. In today's episode, we talk with Carrie Kozlowski, OT, MBA, Chief Operations Officer & Co-Founder, Upfront Healthcare, and Maria McGowan, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Duly Health & Care. Carrie and Maria talk about patient care, building trusting relationships with patients, and they also explain wha...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the mess with mask rules, APM incentive payments, and flexible strategies. Sources in this episode Mask Rules -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/no-one-size-fits-all-approach-to-mask-rules-headin Qualifying APM Participants (QPs) -- https://go.mgma.com/dc/ugUULpIqHqbGua1qDPD-JhOj2oADozmDQrqPi282j7NBOAb7EN_fB1YtSefjjs...

Our guest today is Owen Dahl, MGMA consultant and teacher of the upcoming Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program. This 7-week, instructor-led online course will explore lean techniques and evaluation processes with the goal to eliminate steps that don’t add value to your organization. The Green Belt program runs from Oct. 25 – Dec. 13 and is eligible for 30 ACMPE and 30 CEU credits. Visit mgma.com/gree...

Our guest today is Ashton Applewhite, author of the best-selling book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. Ashton is a keynote speaker at the Medical Practice Excellence Leaders Conference In Boston on Tuesday, October 11 at 10 am ET. Ashton will be talking on the topic of Age Against the Machine: Ending Ageism in the Workplace. Resources: This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism --...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the surge in behavioral health needs, an update on electronic health information, and plans for anxiety screenings. Sources in this episode: A Surge in Demand for Behavioral Health Services -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/how-medical-practices-are-adapting-to-the-surge-in Information Blocking Toolkit -- https://ww...

Our guest today is Erica Helsel, chief operations officer at Transformation Health Network. Erica is our first person to interview in our new MGMA podcast, Member spotlight, where we talk with practice leaders and hear their stories. If you’re interested in being interviewed, email us at podcasts@mgma.com. In our first member spotlight episode, we learn about Erica’s pandemic odyssey that took her...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the great staffing challenge, an update on Medicare payment cuts, and how to defeat negative self-talk. Sources in this episode: Staffing is still the biggest challenge for practices -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/healthcare-in-2023-staffing-is-still-the-biggest-c Medicare payment cuts -- https://mgma.com/advocac...

Our guest today is Christina Haxton, CEO and founder of The Center for Sustainable Strategies. Christina is here today to talk about the five factors of employee burnout and how to avoid them. Resources: The Center for Sustainable Strategies: https://centerforsustainablestrategies.com/ Christina Haxton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinahaxton/ Deloitte Burnout Study 2022: https://a...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the development of next-gen healthcare leaders, a prior authorization update, and steps for strategic planning. Sources in this episode: Next-Gen Healthcare Leaders -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/building-a-bench-of-next-generation-medical-practi Prior Authorization Legislation Update -- https://www.mgma.com/advo...

Our guest today is Adrienne Lloyd, an MGMA Consultant, and CEO and founder of Optimize Healthcare. Adrienne is here today to talk about what you can do to combat the challenges of inflation and staffing through value-based care models. Resources: Adrienne Lloyd Resources and Tools: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61aa05ee6fd16bd0a4ddb515 Optimize Healthcare Resources: https://www.adriennelloyd.com/...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on stress and burnout, the 2023 Medicare PFS, and FDNY dealing with 9/11-related illnesses. Sources in this episode: Stress and burnout for healthcare leaders -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/stress-and-burnout-a-growing-concern-for-healthcar MGMA and the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposals -- https://mgma....

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: Leaders Conference which will be held Oct 9-12 in Boston. Resources: MGMA Leaders Conference: www.mgma.com/events/medical-pra…onference/register MGMA’s Leaders Blog: mgma.com/events/medical-pract…how-many-has-...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on Medicare payment cuts, an information blocking update, and bottom-up innovation. Sources in this episode: Medicare payment cuts -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/patients-and-practices-face-dire-consequences-of-p Information Blocking Update -- https://mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-letters/au...

Our guests today are Taya Moheiser, chief revenue cycle officer at H4 Technology, LLC, and Kem Tolliver, president and CEO at Medical Revenue Cycle Specialists. Kem and Taya are colleagues, friends, co-presenters and authorities on revenue cycle management. They’re also the authors of “Revenue Cycle Management: Don’t Get Lost in the Financial Maze.” Taya and Kem are featured speakers at MGMA’s Lea...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on salaries and wages, a public health emergency update, and time management tips. Sources in this episode: Physician Burnout --https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/burnout-driven-physician-resignations-and-early-re Regulatory Burden Survey -- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5NYN5HT?utm_source=nl-gov-kh-washington-connection-...