MGMA Podcasts

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on payer mixes, the proposed Biden budget, and making out a bucket list. Sources in this episode: www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/…vide-help-to-short www.hrsa.gov/CovidUninsuredClai…9GsF38v7Zjh0z4Idqg hbr.org/2022/03/3-exercises-t…deliveryName=DM183586 Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, vis...

Our guest today is Katie Lawrence, a speaker, positive mindset leader, and the executive director of ambulatory optimization and integration at Prisma Health. Katie is here today to talk about her journey as a leader in healthcare and the people and processes that helped shape her positive mindset. Resources for this episode: • Katie Lawrence on LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-murphy-...

Rob Jackson, MBA, FACHE, details the rationales and economics behind major trends in healthcare M&A dealmaking today based on his more than 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare. Learn more about Rob's work here: https://www.mgma.com/consulting/meet-the-team/robert-c-jackson,-jr-,-mba,-fache . For other episodes of Executive Session, visit https://www.mgma.com/executivesession . Prod...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on practice automation tools, uninsured programs, and unlocking creativity. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/outsourcing,-automation-may-provide-help-to-short https://www.hrsa.gov/CovidUninsuredClaim?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-03-24&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gover...

Our guest today is Juli Smith director of strategic partnerships at ZOLL Data Systems. Juli is here today to talk about key ways that practices can reduce patient-facing administrative and revenue cycle tasks. Additional resources: Zoll Data Systems - https://www.zolldata.com/ Juli Smith on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juligforde Zoll Data article - https://www.mgma.com/resources/revenue...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on no shows, the revenue cycle, and key leadership habits to stay focused. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/back-to-normal-or-new-normal,%E2%80%9D-optimizing-appointm https://www.mgma.com/news-insights/press/march-15,-2022-mgma-statement-on-medpac-s-march-20 https://productiveleaders.com/8-habits...

Our guest today is Louis Morrow, vice president of sales at IRIS - Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems.  Louis is here today to talk about the breakthroughs IRIS is having with diabetic patients in helping save their eyesight and make changes in their lives. Additional resources: IRIS - https://retinalscreenings.com/ How IRIS Works Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMX2H4Fkiic CoxHealth Pati...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on cybersecurity, No Surprise Billing, and time management tools. Sources in this episode: https://healthitsecurity.com/features/ai-in-healthcare-presents-need-for-security-privacy-standards?utm_source=nl-corp-ja-insights-newsletter-2022-03-08&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general-communications&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi0...

Our guest today is Ira Koretsky, a leading keynote speaker and the founder and chief executive officer of The Chief Storyteller®. Ira will be the closing keynote speaker at MGMA’s Financial Conference in Atlanta on April 2. Ira is here today to explain the art of storytelling and the power found in using data and visuals in the storytelling process. Additional resources: LinkedIn -- https://www.li...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on reaching prior authorization, a Medicare sequester moratorium, and overcoming burnout. Sources in this episode: MGMA stat poll on Revenue Goals: mgma.com/data/data-stories/an…medical-practices-st https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/virtually-all-medical-groups-say-payer-prior-autho https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog...

Our guest today is Mary Kelly. Mary is a speaker, author, executive consultant and coach. Mary’s focus is on helping executives attain their goals through leadership training, professional development, and succession planning. Additional resources: LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarykelly/ Mary's website: https://productiveleaders.com/ Blindspot assessment -- productiveleaders.com/Leade...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on reaching revenue goals, a CMS webinar, and overcoming self-doubt. Sources in this episode: MGMA stat poll on Revenue Goals: https://mgma.com/data/data-stories/an-uneven-recovery-finds-many-medical-practices-st Insights on Productive Leaders: https://productiveleaders.com/how-to-overcome-self-doubt-to-promote-your-ideas-your...

Our guest today is Judy Klein. Judy is a risk management manager at Coverys. Judy discusses virtual care and wearable technology drivers in addition to risk mitigation best practices for organizations hoping to harness the power of technology. Additional resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-klein-pa-cphrm-fashrm-3625811b/ https://www.coverys.com/ https://www.aha.org/environmentalscan https:...

MGMA consultant Anthony Domanico, MBA, CVA, director in the Professional Service Agreements Division at VMG Health, joins Executive Session to discuss compensation design amid the shift to value-based care and the new definition of fair market value (FMV) in recent years that practices should understand for compliance. To learn more about Domanico's work, visit www.mgma.com/fmv. For more episode o...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on cyberattacks, staffing shortages, and ways to overcome rising medical practice costs. Sources in this episode: MGMA stat poll on Cyberattacks: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/cyberattacks,-ransomware-still-a-growing-threat-fo Four Tips to Curbing Rising Costs: https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/four-tips-to-curbin...

In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast, we feature healthcare leaders discussing how physicians are having cost conversations with patients for supporting medication therapy adherence. Panelists include: Christopher Apostol, DO, Evans Medical Group Donna Maddox, executive director for product management, athenahealth Yousuf Ahmed, product innovation leader, Surescripts Thanks to Su...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on revenue cycle management, MIPs, and overcoming pandemic trauma. Sources in this episode: https://mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-statements/february-2,-2022-mgma-statement-on-the-introductio?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-02-10&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&...

MGMA Insights Podcast Guest: Betsy Nicoletti Our guest today is Betsy Nicoletti — speaker, writer, consultant, and Certified Professional Coder (CPC). Betsy has worked in and around physician offices since the mid-1980s. Her mission is simple: to make coding easier for physicians and their staff. 🔗 Resources Betsy Nicoletti’s Website betsynicoletti.com Coding Intel codingintel.com/betsy-nicoletti...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on The Great Resignation, MGMA's advocacy efforts, and physician mental health. Sources in this episode: The Great Resignation -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/as-compensation-competition-continues,-medical-gro MGMA Government Affairs newsletter -- mgma.com/advocacy/washington-connection MGMA's Letter to Congress -- h...

Our guest today is Sue van der Sommen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-van-der-sommen/). Sue is Institute Vice President of Pediatrics at Allegheny Health Network. She’s here today as part of MGMA’s new Leadership Podcast where we invite healthcare leaders to discuss their leadership journey, talk about their influences and mentors, and provide insights on what great leadership looks like. Resourc...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on No Surprise Billing, the Provider Relief Fund, and The Great Resignation. Sources in this episode: No Surprise Billing -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/medical-groups-report-unintended-consequences-asso MGMA Government Affairs newsletter -- https://mgma.com/advocacy/washington-connection The Great Resignation -- ht...

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president, MGMA Government Affairs, joins the MGMA Insights podcast to detail some of the most important regulatory and policy issues in healthcare. If you have a question regarding specific federal legislation or regulatory issues, go to www.mgma.com/advocacy to have your voice heard. Also, access the following contact information to get in touch with the MGMA Governme...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on Omicron and staffing, a PHE update, and why women physicians are leaving the workforce. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/omicron-and-staffing-woes-weigh-heavily-on-medical https://hbr.org/2022/01/why-so-many-women-physicians-are-quitting?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm...

In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast, we feature healthcare leaders discussing an ideal prescription process workflow and hear how Surescripts has optimized the use of benefit optimization and electronic prior authorization solutions to create a better patient experience. Panelists include: Neil Simon – Chief Technology Officer at eMDs Scott Motejunas – Manager, Product Innovatio...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on a return to virtual care, the Supreme Court's OSHA ruling, and the healthcare labor shortage. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/surging-omicron-cases-push-patients-back-to-virtua https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21a244_hgci.pdf?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-reg-alert-202...