MGMA Podcasts

Dr. Gary S. Kaplan, MD, FACP, FACMPE, FACPE, chief executive officer of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and senior vice president, CommonSpirit Health, shares reflections on the recent merger between Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan to form Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and how leaders in healthcare benefit from being systems thinkers and trained in Lean concepts. Producer: Chris Harrop, MGM...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on renewal of the public health emergency, remote patient monitoring and psychological safety in the workplace. Sources in this episode: https://www.phe.gov/emergency/news/healthactions/phe/Pages/COVID-15April2021.aspx https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/is-there-room-to-grow-with-remote-patient-monitori https://hbr.org/202...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by John Tollerson, chief medical information officer, Kalispell Regional Healthcare. John is here today to talk about how to examine analytics to make data more meaningful to patients and staff and how that analysis can provide vital insights into organizational performance.  You can hear John speak at MGMA’s upcoming Medical Practice Exce...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine delay, contactless payment strategies, and remote work at medical practices. Sources in this episode: https://www.statnews.com/2021/04/14/cdc-advisory-panel-delays-decision-on-johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine/ https://www.mgma.com/resources/revenue-cycle/putting-consumers-at-the-center-of-you...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Janis Coffin, DO, FAACP, FACMPE, CCE, chief transformation officer, Augusta University Health System, who shares a success story about implementing remote patient monitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can hear Dr. Coffin speak at MGMA’s upcoming Medical Practice Excellence Pathways Conference May 11-13. For more information or to...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on national patient identifiers, the FCC and telehealth, and swarm intelligence. Sources in this episode: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/se21004.pdf https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/fcc-moves-forward-250m-telehealth-program-a-focus-equitable-distribution https://hbr.org/2021/04/3-ways-to-help-your-team-recover-from-di...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Aimee Greeter, senior vice president, Coker Group, who discusses the trends, challenges, and opportunities with M&As in the medical practice space. You can hear Aimee speak at MGMA’s upcoming Medical Practice Excellence Pathways Conference May 11-13. For more information or to register, go to mgma.com/pathwaysconference. Thanks to N...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature stories on physician shortages, healthcare hitting the reset button, and medical practice mentors and coaches. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/getattachment/599eb904-61d7-4598-a523-fa50fe351e8f/Senate-GMAC-Sign-on_Resident-Physician-Shortage-Reduction-Act-of-2021.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US&ext=.pdf https://www.healthcareitto...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Mark Massey, vice president, Southern Medical Association. Mark's here today to talk about the challenges practice administrators face around physician recruiting, retention, and retirement. You can hear Mark speak at MGMA’s upcoming webinar How to Increase Physician Recruitment and Retention, which will be held April 6, 2021, at 1 pm E...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on Medicare sequester cuts, problems with the AstraZeneca vaccine, and the reasons for becoming board certified. Sources in this episode: https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/providers-try-to-stave-off-looming-medicare-spending-cuts https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/24/covid-vaccine-astrazeneca-missteps-threaten-to-further-erode-t...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Tim Gronniger, chief executive officer and president, Caravan Health (https://caravanhealth.com/). Tim’s here today to talk about how Accountable Care Organizations are achieving improved patient and financial outcomes. You can hear Tim speak at MGMA’s upcoming Medical Practice Excellence Pathways Conference in May. For more information...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on Medicare sequester cuts, denials in your revenue cycle, and the evolution of telemedicine. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-statements/march-16,-2021-mgma-statement-on-medicare-sequest https://mgma.com/data/data-stories/6-keys-to-addressing-denials-in-your-medical-p...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Amy Lee, vice president and chief operating officer at Central Maine Medical Group (https://www.cmhc.org/cmmc/). Amy's here today to talk about the keys to better patient communication and using tools to help measure the ROI of those patient communications. You can hear Amy speak at MGMA’s upcoming Medical Practice Excellence Pathways C...

Nate Moore, CPA, MBA, FACMPE, president, Moore Solutions, shares his experiences with medical groups updating key metrics to overcome pandemic struggles. To hear more from Nate, register today for the Medical Practice Excellence: Pathways Conference DX, May 11-13: https://www.mgma.com/pathwaysconference. Learn more about Nate's latest book for MGMA, Even Better Data, Better Decisions: Advanced Bus...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on vaccination sites, remote patient monitoring, and succession planning. Sources in this episode: https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/poll-finding/kff-covid-19-vaccine-monitor-experiences-vaccine-access-information-needs/ https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/your-doctor-will-remotely-see-you-now https://www.mgma.com/dat...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Bill Paschall, a vice president at Vivify Health (https://www.vivifyhealth.com/). Bill’s here today to talk about billing, reimbursements, and the optimization of remote patient monitoring platforms. For more thought leadership insights, enjoy MGMA’s upcoming Medical Practice Excellence Pathways Conference in May. For more information g...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on physician spending, the physician shortage, and the rollout of a new vaccine. Sources in this episode: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2021-03/prp-covid-19-medicare-physician-spending.pdf https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/ama-medicare-physician-service-spending-declined-9-4b-first-half-2020 https://www.mgma.c...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Matt Panegasser, national sales manager at Scrubin Uniforms (https://www.scrubin.com). Matt’s here today to talk about the medical apparel business and offer the unique perspective of providing healthcare uniforms and PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more thought leadership insights, consider attending MGMA’s upcoming Medical Pract...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on Covid-19 antibodies, PPP regulations, and mental health awareness. Sources in this episode: https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/24/health/covid-19-antibodies-coronavirus-reinfection-study-wellness/index.html https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/feb/22/sba-prioritizes-smallest-small-businesses-paycheck-protection-program https://www.fie...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Kem Tolliver and Taya Moheiser. Kem and Taya are two of the most prominent experts in the field of revenue cycle management. They are the author of the book, “Revenue Cycle Management: Don’t Get Lost in the Financial Maze (www.mgma.com/resources/resources/products/revenue-cycle-management-dont-get-lost-in-the-fi), they’re co-speakers at...

On December 2, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a Final Rule titled, “Modernizing and Clarifying the Physician Self-Referral Regulations,” that makes a number of modifications to the regulations around the Physician Self-Referral "Stark" Law. MGMA's Government Affairs office has closely monitored the new rule and has published advocacy letters and statements des...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on telehealth, telemedicine, and what patients expect from their virtual care. Sources in this episode: https://patientengagementhit.com/news/patient-satisfaction-with-telehealth-high-following-covid-19 https://www.mgma.com/resources/resources/quality-patient-experience/is-the-telehealth-boom-set-to-continue-in-2021-co https:/...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Tony Stajduhar, president of Jackson Physician Search (www.jacksonphysiciansearch.com), a leader and innovator in the recruitment of physicians and advanced practice providers. Tony is here today to talk about the results from the recent Physician Retention Survey conducted by his organization. You can access the white paper on physicia...

On December 2, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a Final Rule titled, “Modernizing and Clarifying the Physician Self-Referral Regulations,” that makes a number of modifications to the regulations around the Physician Self-Referral "Stark" Law. MGMA's Government Affairs office has closely monitored the new rule and has published advocacy letters and statements des...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the #LetDocsGiveShots social media campaign and provide a template on how to communicate with patients who have a vaccine hesitancy. Sources in this episode: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/doctors-cry-foul-over-being-left-out-of-covid-19-vaccine-push https://www.mgma.com/landing-pages/letdocsgiveshots...