MGMA Podcasts

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the proposed physician payment rule, M&A activity in the healthcare space, and the mental health of healthcare workers. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/deal-or-no-deal-covid-19%E2%80%99s-impact-on-the-pace-of-c https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-proposes-physician-payment-rul...

Our guests today are Andrew Borgschulte, principal product marketing manager for Surescripts (https://bit.ly/3kmBeLh) and Rachel Petersen, manager of product innovation, medication history at Surescripts. They’re here today to talk about what medication reconciliation looks like in a culture of interoperability. For more from Surescripts, listen to their podcasts on price transparency and prescrip...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on returning to the office and the drop in telehealth visits. Sources in this episode: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/telehealth-use-falls-37-from-pandemic-highs-report-finds-while-demand-for-healthcare https://hbr.org/2021/06/how-to-lead-your-team-through-the-transition-back-to-the-office Additional resources: To...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Dan Dooley, vice president of physician services at R1 RCM. Dan’s here today to talk about what practices need to do to prepare the revenue cycle for value-based care. Thanks to MineralTree and to CCSP for sponsoring this week’s show. MineralTree is a leading AP and payment automation provider in healthcare. To learn more, visit www.min...

Randy Pirtle, FACMPE, of Blue Ridge Medical Center joins Executive Session to discuss the unique concerns practice leaders need to have in shifting from fee-for-service-dominant reimbursement models into the future of value-based care, including bundled payments and capitation. For more Executive Session episodes, visit www.mgma.com/execsession. Producer: Chris Harrop, MGMA senior editorial manage...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on going back to the office, surprise medical bills, and attracting top talent. Sources in this episode: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2021/07/01/hhs-announces-rule-to-protect-consumers-from-surprise-medical-bills.html https://hbr.org/2021/07/why-you-may-actually-want-to-go-back-to-the-office https://www.mgma.com/data/data-st...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Josh Weiner, CEO, SR Health by Solutionreach (https://www.solutionreach.com/). Josh is here today to talk about how to communicate with patients in a post-pandemic world. Thanks to MineralTree and to CCSP for sponsoring this week’s show. With packages starting at only $35, and the ability to scale as little or as much as needed, CCSP is...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on APM Incentive Payments, AI chatbots, and vaccine mandates. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/resources/government-programs/mgma-government-affairs-information-blocking-webin https://www.mgma.com/resources/resources/health-information-technology/how-a-i-chatbots-are-transforming-the-healthcare-r https://khn.org/n...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Krisi Hutson, product line director for pre-service solutions at Availity. Krisi’s here today to talk about how providers can reduce administrative burden and improve employee satisfaction by integrating technology into everyday processes. Thanks to Nuance and to CCSP for sponsoring this week’s show. With packages starting at only $35,...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on fake healthcare reviews and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold the ACA. Sources in this episode: https://khn.org/news/article/supreme-court-declines-to-overturn-aca-again/ https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/digital-marketing/patients-rely-on-provider-reviews-yet-20-of-healthcare-reviews-may-be-fake-on-google-and...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Sheila Dreyer Van Buskirk, vice president, research and insights at Synchrony, and Taylor Trowbridge, account director at Chadwick Martin Bailey. They’re here today to talk about patient sentiment since the pandemic began and explore how the industry’s future will be shaped by consumer perspectives. Thanks to CareCredit and to CCSP for...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on competitive benefits packages, modifications to the Provider Relief Fund, and improving diagnostic accuracy. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/a-competitive-and-comprehensive-benefits-package-c https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-letters/may-13,-2021-mgma-urges-mo...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Judy Holmes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyholmesjd/). Judy is an attorney with a special focus on employment law for healthcare practices. She is here today to talk about the unique legal and HR challenges facing medical practices in a remote and hybrid work environment. You can hear Judy speak on employment law at MGMA’s upcoming Hu...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on physician burnout, value-based payments, and employers offering vaccine incentives. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-letters/may-25,-2021-mgma-and-other-leading-healthcare-org https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/nearly-half-of-america%E2%80%99s-doctors-are-busier...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Sharon Ginchansky. Sharon is an HR expert and a consultant with the Brittain-Kalish Group (https://brittainkalishgroup.com/). She's here today to talk about the keys to employee engagement when managing both an in-office and a remote workforce. You can learn more from Sharon and other HR experts and earn your Human Resources Management...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on cybersecurity, updates to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and reengaging patients and staff in a post-Covid-19 world. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/with-cyberattacks-on-the-rise,-cyberinsurance-may https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/position-papers/mips https://mgma.com/resource...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Dr. Pat Hunt, chief medical officer, QGenda (https://www.qgenda.com/). Dr. Hunt is both an entrepreneur and an emergency medicine physician and he believes that physicians are natural entrepreneurs because of their curiosity and willingness to try new approaches until a solution is found. Thanks to RingCentral for sponsoring this week’s...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on H.R. 3173, Covid-19 vaccines for kids, and embracing virtual care. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-statements/may-13,-2021-mgma-statement-on-house-of-representa https://www.modernhealthcare.com/government/how-covid-19-vaccines-will-work-kids-us https://www.kevinmd....

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Dr. Nwando Olayiwola (https://huma.na/3f0Zujc), chief health equity officer and senior vice president at Humana. Dr. O is here to discuss health equity, social determinants of health, and the impact on at-risk patient populations. Thanks to RingCentral for sponsoring this week’s show. RingCentral is offering a free new ebook focusing on...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the CDC’s changes in guidelines regarding wearing masks, efforts to get docs’ help with lagging vaccination efforts, and developing strategies to address physician burnout. Sources in this episode: https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/s-science-convinced-cdc-lift-mask-mandates-rcna932 https://politi.co/3hrEvr7 https...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Rob LaMagna-Reiter, chief information security officer at FNTS(https://www.fnts.com/), who discusses the cyberthreats to medical practices and what practice leaders can do to keep their patient information safe. Thanks to RingCentral for sponsoring this week’s show. RingCentral is offering a free new ebook focusing on the payer-provider...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the challenges of retaining qualified medical assistants, the creation of the COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund, and soaring medical debt. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/mas-mia-the-covid-19-pandemic-made-hiring-medical https://www.hrsa.gov/covid19-coverage-assistance https://www.cbsnews.com...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Dr. Scott Fowler, JD, MD, FACOG, president and chief executive officer of Holston Medical Group (HMG), an independent physician practice that manages care for more than 200,000 patients in eastern Tennessee and Virginia. Dr. Fowler is a nationally recognized expert and speaker on the role of physician leaders in creating value in health...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on telehealth advocacy, fax and HIPAA compliance, and the digital mental health market. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/getattachment/b4e55ebb-6ab6-4c7d-b906-494f265ec0ad/MGMA-written-comments-Charting-the-Path-Forward-for-Telehealth-hearing.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US&ext=.pdf https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/f...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Laura Jacquin, managing director at BRG, and Peter Altschuler, director at BRG. Laura and Peter are here to talk about how medical groups can optimize scheduling and access today, and lay the foundation for AI in the future, by using advanced analytics to pinpoint provider practice patterns and patient behavior. You can hear Laura and P...