MGMA Podcasts

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 role that AI plays in helping deal with the burden of administrative tasks and create better efficiencies. Resources for this episode: • https:...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on 'disruptive patients', no surprise billing, and effective feedback loops. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/are-incivility-and-pandemic-denial-from-unruly-pat https://mgma.com/advocacy/issues/surprise-billing?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGBznXYo56YVe1iTBjCI9hguq0tdyvjojxy1xJiP6Ng0ld9WJF7JFvZLvzlwr...

Noel M. Adachi, MBA, CEO and President of AAAHC, discusses how surveyors and accreditation staff have continued their work on the ambulatory care space throughout the pandemic, and why having best practices and standardization help organizations in an area of high turnover. Find more episodes at www.mgma.com/executive-session. Producer: Chris Harrop, senior editorial manager, MGMA Audio: "Street W...

Welcome to the second episode of the MGMA Leadership Insights podcast. Today, we’re joined by Paola Turchi, FACMPE, MSHCA, FHFMA, CPC. Paola is a healthcare consultant and revenue cycle expert who is passionate about bringing leadership insights to healthcare professionals and finds sources as wide-ranging as Ted Lasso and the Harvard Business Review in inspiring and educating audiences and client...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the Omicron surge, healthcare worker safety, and overcoming burnout. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/omicron%E2%80%99s-holiday-surge-causes-a-perfect-storm-for https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1223-emergency-guidance-prepare-for-omicron.html?utm_source=nl-corp-ja-insights-newsletter-2...

In this "best of 2021" show, our last Insights episode of the year. we’re joined by three guests who talk about resilience, innovation and kindness in healthcare. First, is Laurie Baedke (https://www.lauriebaedke.com/). Laurie is Director of Healthcare Leadership Programs at Creighton University. In this conversation, recorded in February 2021, Laurie talks about resiliency, resilient leaders and...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the MGMA Stat year in review, elective surgeries, and active listening. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/resources/operations-management/mgma-stat-2021-year-in-review-weary-ready https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/hospitals-clamp-down-elective-surgeries-covid-19-surges/611769/ https://hbr.org/2021/12/how-to-be...

Our guest today is Peter Valenzuela. Peter is chief medical officer of Mercy Medical Group, an affiliate of Dignity Health. He is also an author and cartoonist who created the popular Doc-Related comic strip. He recently published the book "Doc-Related: A Physician's Guide to Fixing Our Ailing Health Care System." Resources for this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petervalenzuela/ https://www...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the 'Wage War', MIPS, and Nursing Burnout. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/wage-war-medical-practices-battling-with-industrie https://qpp.cms.gov/mips/exception-applications?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2021-12-16 https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/nurses-brunt-pandemic-covid-1...

Our guest today is Matt Seefeld. Matt is executive vice president at MedEvolve, Inc. He is also the founder of myLifeLink. Matt is here today to discuss, among other things, "How Workflow Automation Can Transform Your Revenue Cycle Management Amid Staff Shortages." Resources for this episode: mgma.com/store and search for "Workflow Automation" to register for the free on-demand webinar with Matt S...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on fully vaccinated medical staffs, Medicare relief, and staying safe at holiday office parties. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/one-year-into-covid-19-vaccinations,-most-medical https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/house-passes-bill-to-avert-medicare-sequester-paygo-cuts https://www.physicians...

Welcome to the first episode of the MGMA Leadership Insights podcast. Today, we’re joined by Steve Dickens, FACMPE, JD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-a-dickens-651b479/). Steve is vice president of medical practice services at SVMIC (https://home.svmic.com/). Steve believes great leaders are forged through great relationships and great character. As he says, "leadership is simple; it's just...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on medical supply costs, health worker vaccine mandates, and the golden rule. Sources in this episode: 2022 Medicare Outlook (https://mgma.com/events/2022-medicare-outlook -- this is an MGMA member-exclusive webinar) https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/medical-supply-costs-still-high-amid-covid-19-spik https://apnews.com/ar...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we welcome Tony Stajduhar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-stajduhar/), president of Jackson Physician Search (https://www.jacksonphysiciansearch.com/). Tony recently spoke at MGMA's Leaders Conference DX on the topic of physician succession planning. This episode is recorded live from the DX conference. Research paper on physician succession planning...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on healthcare supply chains, telehealth, and staff retention strategies. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/resources/operations-management/supply-chain-reactions-mgma-bestprice-on-the-right https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/telehealth-can-boost-patient-acquisition-loyalty https://hbr.org/2021/11/6-strategies-to...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we’re joined by Jessica Ellis-Wilson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaelliswilson). Jessica is a CMPE, as well as a consultant, speaker, and coach who has found through research that "Many of our daily pain points like isolation, societal disparities and inequities, and systemic bias can be assuaged – if not eliminated – by embracing empathy, compas...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on practice productivity, Medicare changes, and outstanding medical bills. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/for-medical-practices,-staying-productive-amid-cov https://mgma.com/resources/analysis-final-2022-medicare-physician-payment-and (MGMA member exclusive content) https://www.healthcaredive.c...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we’re joined by Shannon Lockrem (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-lockrem-1a15158/). Shannon is director of practice operations at Stanford Medicine Partners. She is also the 2021 MGMA Harwick Innovation Award winner. The Harwick Award is designed to recognize and celebrate the success of an individual who has developed an innovative solution that p...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on bad medical debt, surprise billing, and medical staff recruitment and retention. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/not-so-graceful-aging-half-of-practices-saw-days-i https://mgma.com/resources/government-programs/implementing-the-no-surprises-act-federal-regulati (MGMA member-exclusive content)...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we’re joined by Claude Royster (https://www.linkedin.com/in/claude-royster-7274b38/). Claude is vice president and general manager, health and wellness specialty markets at CareCredit (https://www.carecredit.com/providercenter/medical-specialties/). As Claude talks about, it’s important to understand that consumerism in healthcare is here to stay. The...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on vaccine mandates, staffing shortages, and managing chronic care. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/medical-practices%E2%80%99-improvement-priorities-centered https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/ets2/faqs https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-issues-emergency-regul...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we’re joined by Michael Docktor, MD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldocktor). Docktor is co-founder and CEO at DockHealth and a pediatric gastroenterologist and the former clinical director of innovation at Boston Children's Hospital (https://www.childrenshospital.org/). As a working clinician, Doktor tapped into the administrative pain points he w...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on physician burnout, regulatory news impacting medical practices, and returning to in-person events, in this case, the Medical Practice Excellence Leaders Conference in San Diego. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/even-as-covid-19-pandemic-eases,-a-physician-burno https://mgma.com/resources/gover...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we’re joined by Patrice Olson, director of product innovation, and John Vonhof, product marketing manager at Surescripts (https://surescripts.com/). They’re here today to discuss innovations and better efficiencies in the prescription workflow process. Also, thanks to MDVIP and to CareCloud for sponsoring this week’s show. CareCloud’s free revenue cycl...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on patient sentiment on telehealth, updates to the PHE, and keys to high-performing teams. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/despite-uncertainty,-patient-demand-for-telehealth https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-statements/october-20,-2021-mgma-statement-on-introduct...