MGMA Podcasts

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Jake Poore, President and Chief Experience Officer of Integrated Loyalty Systems. Jake is on the faculty of the American College for Healthcare Executives and served in a variety of roles during his decades-long tenure with Disney, including five years as senior manager of healthcare at the Disney Institute. Jake is here today to talk a...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of a semi-regular podcast series from MGMA that delves into the performances and practices of successful medical groups, with insights from MGMA senior fellow for industry affairs David N. Gans, MSHA, FACMPE, on what MGMA Better Performers do that sets them above the rest in terms of operations, productivity, profitability and value. You can read more about Dave's...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature content on burnout, physician stress, and behavioral health solutions. Sources in this episode: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html www.medpagetoday.com/blogs/kevinmd/90946 https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2020/04/self-care-tips-for-health-care-workers/ Additional resources: To k...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Laurie Baedke (https://www.lauriebaedke.com), Director of Healthcare Leadership Programs at Creighton University. Laurie is here today to talk about resiliency, resilient leaders and the habits of high-performing executives. You can hear Laurie speak at MGMA’s Medical Practice Excellence Pathways Conference in April. For more informatio...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature three articles on vaccines, distribution shortages and a vaccine success story. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/news-insights/press/nation%E2%80%99s-physician-practices-left-out-of-covid-19 https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blue-cross-blue-shield-of-massachusetts-alerts-members-about-covid-19-vaccine-fraud-schemes-...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Dr. Rich Parker, Chief Medical Officer of Arcadia (https://arcadia.io). Dr. Parker is here to explain why he believes the effort to achieve COVID-19 herd immunity through vaccination is “the single greatest patient engagement challenge of our lives.” Thanks to Nuance and MGMA for sponsoring this week’s show. Visit nuance.com/DAX to sign...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the Affordable Care Act, virtual care and vaccines and vaccination plans. Sources in this episode: https://mgma.com/resources/government-programs/mgma-2021-policy-outlook-what-group-practices-nee https://www.newyorker.com/science/medical-dispatch/five-countries-five-experiences-of-the-pandemic https://www.healthcaredive.com...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Dr. Omar Manejwala, Chief Medical Officer of DarioHealth (www.dariohealth.com). Dr. Manejwala discusses how COVID-19 has impacted America's comorbidity challenges, what the healthcare industry will be challenged with related to chronic conditions in 2021, and how remote patient monitoring can play a role in creating better outcomes for...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on President-elect Joe Biden's healthcare initiatives, physician compensation plans, and what it takes to be a compassionate leader. Sources in this episode: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/here-are-3-policies-biden-could-get-passed-democratic-senate-and-one-will-not https://www.mgma.com/resources/resources/financia...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we feature healthcare leaders in an in-depth conversation discussing the innovations and benefits provided by EHR formulary information, for both prescribers and patients. Panelists include: Andrew Mellin, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Information Officer at Surescripts (https://surescripts.com) Jill Helm, Pharm. D, Vice-President, Solutions Management, Verad...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Dr. Darin Vercillo, who is a practicing hospitalist as well as chief medical officer and co-founder of Central Logic (https://www.centrallogic.com/). Dr. Vercillo discusses how change management can be implemented as appointments return to being in person. He also talks about the best change management approaches to creating a positive...

Health IT expert Marion Jenkins, PhD, FHMISS, partner, HealthSpaces, discusses the rising trend of cyberattacks in healthcare and the role that end users play in protecting against them. Producer: Chris Harrop, senior editorial manager, MGMA Audio: "Street Walk," Paolo Pavan (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Allied Medical Waste is the premier medical waste and document shredding company for medical groups all o...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we’re joined by Chris Harrop, Sr. Editorial Manager at MGMA, and Craig Wiberg, Sr. Editor of Industry Insights at MGMA. Chris discusses the biggest trends in healthcare and the medical practice space that have emerged this year. Also, Craig joins us to talk about the challenges and innovations that have taken place with conferences and events during th...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we’re joined by Mark Davis, CEO of Wasatch Pediatrics. Mark has joined the podcast before to discuss behavioral health integration in a medical practice, and he’s here today to talk about the lingering impact loneliness and isolation has had on both staff and patients during Covid-19, and he shares strategies that practices can implement to address thi...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we’re joined by Frank Brabec, MBA, CMPE and MGMA consultant. Frank has decades of experience in healthcare leadership and strategy and is with us today to talk about the benefits advanced practice providers offer a medical practice. Thanks to CareCredit for sponsoring this week’s show. Learn more about how CareCredit helps providers deliver a better pa...

Epidemiology has taken center stage this year in the healthcare arena due to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19. In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we’re joined by David Gutierrez, a practice administrator with Alamo Osteopathic. David brings a unique perspective to medical practice operations due to his background in epidemiology, his experience in stem cell biology, and his resear...

COVID-19 emerged in an era when high-deductible healthcare plans covered nearly 24 million consumers with exceptionally high healthcare premiums and out-of-pocket costs, compared to the insured’s income. In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, Karen Zupko, president of Karen Zupko and Associates, explains how additional strain caused by this crisis, points to the need for healthcare provider...

Recent events have put the spotlight on some of the nation's most entrenched societal divides, resurfacing the concepts of implicit bias, unconscious bias and anti-bias. In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, Jessica Ellis-Wilson, CMPE, Principal, Practical Management Consulting, breaks down what biases are, how they cause unconscious discrimination, and how the best leaders are aware of th...

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently released guidance on “Reducing Unnecessary Burdens for Clinicians.” In today’s episode, Dr. Jay Anders, chief medical officer of Medicomp Systems (https://bit.ly/3f7k7IR), addresses EHR pain points such as usability and eliminating the “stupid stuff” to help decrease clinician stress as well as reduce physician burnout. Thanks to Allscripts and to Gr...

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president, MGMA Government Affairs, joins the Executive Session to recap the 2020 election and the likely ramifications of the incoming Biden administration for the Affordable Care Act, COVID-19 response and financial assistance for medical practices working through the pandemic. Audio: "Street Walk," Paolo Pavan (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) Producer: Chris Harrop, senior editoria...

Leaders in healthcare are facing a world that is anything but the status quo. In today’s episode, Katie Lawrence, MHA, CMPE, Director, Ambulatory Optimization & Integration, Prisma Health, examines how leaders can address change in their organizations to become more successful in engaging team members, physicians, and other stakeholders. As Katie says, leadership begins with self, and she talk...

Leadership in times of crisis is very different than during normal day-to-day operations. Today, we’re joined by Aimee Greeter, Senior Vice President with the Coker Group, who talks about key strategies to managing complex and stressful situations, and how best to pick up the pieces in a way that guarantees future stability and success moving forward. Thanks to Sarepta Therapeutics and to R1RCM fo...

In this episode, MGMA Data Analyst II Ryan Lawler explains the criteria used in the Better Performer process, and Steve Sinclair, CFO of Graves-Gilbert Clinic, discusses how data analysis has taken his practice to a new level and offers steps other practices can take to become a Better Performer. Thanks to Sarepta Therapeutics and to R1RCM for sponsoring this week’s show. Read a new white paper fr...

The accelerating growth of value-based financial and quality performance contracts has put the independent private practice of medicine at risk because of the massive administrative burden. In this conversation with Keith Fernandez, MD, Chief Clinical Officer, Privia Health and Maureen Clancy, MBA, FACHE, CPC, SVP Operations, Privia Health, they will explore how technology, information at the poin...

Medical practice leaders are no longer “swimming in a sea of question marks” in trying to manage the COVID-19 pandemic should infection numbers spike throughout flu season, according to Richard T. Schlosberg IV, MD, pediatrician at ABCD Children’s Pediatrics, San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Schlosberg, who also is a member of the MGMA-ACMPE Board of Directors, joined William R. “Bill” Hambsh, CPA, FACMPE,...