MGMA Podcasts

Our guest today is Cindy Mazzocchi, senior manager of engineering operations at DrFirst. Cindy has decades of experience in leading teams at healthcare organizations and has earned her FACMPE. Cindy is here today to share highlights from her journey as a healthcare leader and to offer insights on resources and tools that she’s leaned on during her career. Resources: MGMA’s Leaders Blog: www.mgma.c...

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: Budgeting Medical Practice Support Staff Salaries --https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/striking-the-right-balance-in-budgeting-medical-pr Primary Care Docs Need 27 Hours a Day -- https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-...

Our guest today is Katie Lawrence, MHA CMPE, executive director, Ambulatory & Medical Group Optimization at Prisma Health. She’s here today to talk about engaging staff in an optimal way so that practices are retaining their best and brightest employees. Katie will also be speaking twice at MGMA’s Leaders Conference in Boston which will be held there Oct. 9-12. Resources: MGMA’s Leaders Blog:...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on collection challenges, the Inflation Reduction Act, and Amazon enters healthcare. Sources in this episode: Collection Challenges -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/collection-challenges-growing-for-medical-practice Inflation Reduction Act -- https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.mgma.co...

Our guest today is Patrick Sauer, president and founder of Next Health Innovations, LLC. Patrick is also an MGMA consultant with more than 20 years of healthcare leadership and executive experience with hospitals and healthcare systems. Patrick has earned his MHA, FACHE, CMPE and he’s here today to talk about his healthcare journey, the role of an MGMA consultant, and how to create better patient...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on patient no shows, the Affordable Care Act, and reducing physician burnout. Sources in this episode: Patient No Shows -- https://mgma.com/data/data-stories/patient-no-shows-pose-concern-amid-medical-practic Analysis: 2022 Section 1557 Proposed Rule -- https://www.mgma.com/practice-resources/government-programs/analysis-2022-...

Our guest today is Beth Lachance, CEO of REVA Global Medical (https://www.revaglobalmd.com/). Beth is here today to talk about the benefits of a medical practice virtual assistant and the unique business model that REVA Global Medical has developed. Sponsors: Social Climb — Are you still asking your patients, “How did you hear about us?” Your great reputation, fantastic website, and amazing advert...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on prior authorization, marketing your medical practice, and breaking bad practice habits. Sources in this episode: Marketing to High-value Patients -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/three-steps-medical-group-practices-should-take-wh Prior Authorization/Contact Congress Template -- https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/get-inv...

Our guest today is Karl Sundberg, CEO of Catalyst Medical Group. Karl is here today to talk about the sources of practice data that are leveraged to answer questions, create solutions and drive performance. Karl is also a featured speaker at MGMA’s Leaders Conference in Boston, which will be held there Oct. 9-12. Go to MGMA.com/events to register today. Sponsors: Social Climb — Are you still askin...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on staffing shortage solutions, a government affairs PFS analysis, and a patient retention strategy. Sources in this episode: Finding new workforce solutions amid staffing shortages -- https://mgma.com/data/data-stories/the-ma-conundrum-finding-new-workforce-solutions-a Medicare Physician Payment and Quality Reporting Changes...

Our guest today is Kevin Brown, an author and keynote speaker. Kevin is here today to talk about The Hero Effect. Kevin is also the opening keynote speaker at MGMA’s Leaders Conference in Boston, which will be held there Oct. 9-12. Kevin believes that leadership begins with mastering self along with the daily habits required to become world-class leaders, mentors, and coaches to the teams we live...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the rise in COVID-19 cases, guidance for reproductive care, and why laughter makes for good leaders. Sources in this episode: A Rise in COVID-19 Cases -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/omicron-ba-4,-ba-5-surge-causes-spike-in-sick-leav EMTALA Guidance -- https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificat...

Our guest today is Debbie Hudson, business development and account executive at SVMIC (https://www.svmic.com/). Debbie is here to talk about her journey as a healthcare leader, the benefits of mentors, mentoring, and growing a strong network as aspects of career growth. Debbie also discusses her role at the upcoming Medical Practice Excellence: Leaders Conference, which will be held in Boston Oct....

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on inflation, patient privacy, and solutions for workforce shortages. Sources in this episode: Medical Practices and Inflation -- https://www.mgma.com/stat-070522 HHS issues patient privacy guidance following Dobbs v. Jackson ruling -- https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/06/29/hhs-issues-guidance-to-protect-patient-privacy-in-...

Our guest today is Ty Allen, founder and CEO of Social Climb. Ty joins us today to talk about technology marketing that works, how to make Google your friend, and why medical practices don’t need to spend blindly on marketing. Sponsor: Social Climb — Are you still asking your patients, “How did you hear about us?” Your great reputation, fantastic website, and amazing advertising campaigns don’t ma...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on rising malpractice premiums, a new cancer care model, and physician burnout. Sources in this episode: Rising Malpractice Premiums -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/malpractice-premiums-on-the-rise-for-medical-group New Cancer Care Model -- https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-administration-announces-ne...

In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Dov Shapiro, managing physician of Associated Pediatric Partners. Dr. Shapiro is here today to talk about how in-office PCR testing has improved his practice efficiency, clinical care, patient satisfaction, and profitability. Thank you to Cepheid for helping design the content of this episode. Cepheid's GeneXpert® System i...

Our guest today is Jessica Ellis-Wilson, CMPE, principal consultant at Practical Management. Jess is an expert in breaking down the barriers of biases in the workplace and in developing successful programs in diversity, equity, and inclusion. One of Jess' goals is for all patients, regardless of their sexual orientation, to have access to competent, inclusive, non-discriminatory physical and menta...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on inflation's impact on medical practices, a Medicare sequester update, and patients and texting. Sources in this episode: Inflation and Medical Practices -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/mgma-poll-an-almost-universal-financial-pinch-on-m Medicare Sequester -- https://www.cms.gov/outreach-and-educationoutreachffsprov...

In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Jared Pelo, chief clinical product officer at Nuance Healthcare (www.nuance.com/healthcare.html), where he helps lead the ambient clinical intelligence team. Dr. Pelo discusses the future of artificial intelligence in the healthcare space. Resources for this episode: • www.linkedin.com/in/jared-pelo-b849026/ • https://soun...

Our guest today is Oscar Moreno, market director of physician services at LifePoint Health. Oscar is here as part of our Leadership Insights series to talk about mentors, cognitive biases, and ways of learning, including the wisdom he’s gained from good books. Resources for this episode: • MGMA’s ACMPE Program (mgma.com/certification/americ…lege-of-medical-prac) • MGMA Education Opportunities (mgm...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on remote patient monitoring, a telehealth and PHE update, and nurse staffing data. Sources in this episode: Remote Patient Monitoring -- https://mgma.com/data/data-stories/despite-the-rise-in-telehealth-during-the-pandemic Telehealth and PHE -- https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.mgma.com%2Fdc...

In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast, we feature healthcare leaders discussing important distinctions in the prescribing workflow that can have a direct impact on three all-too-familiar challenges: medication adherence for patients, burden and burnout for staff, and patient safety. Panelists include: Mike Jordan, MD, FAAP, President/CEO, East Lake Pediatrics, PA (https://www.east...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on value-based care analytics, the step therapy prohibition, and using a people-first strategy as your leadership style. Sources in this episode: Value-based care analytics -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/getting-a-handle-on-quality-and-value-based-analyt Step Therapy Prohibition Letter -- https://www.mgma.com/advoca...

Our guest today is Jim Holder, vice president of employee benefits consulting at Holmes Murphy & Associates. Jim's also the co-creator of MGMA BenefitsPlus. He's here today to talk about strategies around employee benefits and lowering costs at medical practices. Resources for this episode: • Jim Holder on LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/in/holderjim/) • Holmes Murphy on LinkedIn (https://ww...