MGMA Podcasts

In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Dr. Paul White, psychologist and co-author of The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Gary Chapman. Dr. White shares his journey from focusing on family-owned business dynamics to helping organizations like the Mayo Clinic and St. Jude's Children's Hospital improve workplace cultures through auth...

In this week’s episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett dive into highlights from the 2024 MGMA Leaders Conference and key takeaways from World Mental Health Day. The episode offers insights for healthcare leaders on improving workplace culture and supporting mental health initiatives. Key Points: World Mental Health Day (October 10) : The theme this year was...

This episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight Podcast features Karen Bowman, the recipient of the ACMPE Forum Representative of the Year Award. Karen, with over 30 years of experience in healthcare administration, currently leads Gastrointestinal Associates of Cleveland in Tennessee. In this episode, she shares her career path, the significance of the ACMPE award, and her passion for helping others ac...

Live from the Leaders Conference in Denver, Colorado, MGMA Sr. Editor Daniel Williams sits down with Steve Brewer, a seasoned healthcare administrator with over 30 years of experience. Brewer led a workshop on the topic of burnout at the MGMA Leaders Conference, where he demonstrated a unique approach - infusing humor into a serious subject. Throughout the conversation, Brewer shares his personal...

Today, we're joined by Melinda Mastel, an early careerist, who joins us live from the MGMA Leaders Conference in Denver, Colorado. Melinda shares her adventures exploring the natural wonders of the Centennial State, from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge to the stunning vistas of Pike's Peak. She also provides a fascinating look into the interactive "early careerist" session she led, disc...

In this conversation, Ahmed Danawala from Edge Health discusses the challenges of burnout in healthcare and the innovative solutions his organization provides through remote employment. He highlights the importance of training and retention strategies to ensure that healthcare practices can effectively manage staffing shortages. The discussion also touches on the personal anecdotes of the speaker,...

Introduction: Welcome to the MGMA Member Spotlight Podcast! I'm your host, Daniel Williams, Senior Editor at MGMA. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Christi Siedlecki, CEO of Grants Pass Clinic and former President of Oregon MGMA. Christi brings over 36 years of leadership experience in healthcare and joins us to discuss a critical topic: how late-career healthcare leaders can...

Introduction : Welcome to the MGMA Week in Review Podcast , hosted by Daniel Williams, Sr. Editor at MGMA, and Colleen Luckett, Editor and Writer at MGMA. In this episode, they share a recorded interview with Andy Swanson, Chief Revenue Officer at MGMA, to preview the upcoming MGMA Leaders Conference and discuss key topics impacting healthcare leaders. These include healthcare market concentration...

Introduction: In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Dr. Aram Alexanian, a family medicine physician with over 23 years of experience at Novant Health in North Carolina. Dr. Alexanian discusses the evolving role of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in healthcare. The conversation delves into the benefits and challenges of AI...

Guest : Anu Banerjee, Ph. D., M.S., M.H.A., FACHE, Recipient of the MGMA Harwick Innovation Award Introduction : In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast , host Daniel Williams welcomes Anu Banerjee, the 2024 recipient of the prestigious MGMA Harwick Innovation Award. Anu, with a long-standing career in healthcare leadership and innovation, shares his journey in developing a groundbreaking dig...

Guest : Lonn McDowell, Vice Chair and Director of Administration, University of Florida Department of Surgery Introduction : Welcome to another episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast , hosted by Daniel Williams. In today’s conversation, Daniel sits down with Lonn McDowell, Vice Chair and Director of Administration at the University of Florida's Department of Surgery, to explore his unique perspectiv...

In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast , host Daniel Williams talks with Paul Wiley, President of AvodahMed , a leader in healthcare technology. Wiley shares his journey from the airline industry to healthcare and how his company leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to improve clinical documentation and streamline healthcare operations. The conversation touches...

Host : Daniel Williams, Senior Editor, MGMA Cohost : Cristy Good, Senior Advisor, MGMA Introduction : In this episode of MGMA Week in Review , Daniel Williams is joined by Cristy Good, Senior Advisor at MGMA, filling in as co-host. The episode dives into two key topics: the challenges of adopting value-based care and advice for leaders transitioning into new roles. Cristy shares her insights into...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast , host Daniel Williams, Senior Editor at MGMA, speaks with Michael Tutty, PhD, MHA, FACMPE, Group Vice President at the American Medical Association (AMA). Tutty leads the AMA’s efforts in improving professional satisfaction and practice sustainability for clinicians across the country. Together, they explore critical issues impacting clinician well-bei...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, host Daniel Williams welcomes Kelly Ladd, the CEO of Piedmont Internal Medicine in Georgia and the MGMA Legislative Liaison of the Year. Kelly shares her journey of becoming a passionate advocate for small medical practices, navigating the complex legislative landscape and the critical role MGMA plays in supporting administrators like herself. Key Take...

Today's Guests: Steve Quach, MD, CEO of Chimera Leadership Group, and Gwen Dooley, NP, VP of People, Growth, and Strategy at CarePoint Health Colorado Episode Summary: In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast , host Daniel Williams interviews Steve Quach and Gwen Dooley, who are both featured speakers at the upcoming MGMA Leaders Conference. Their session, titled Leading Through the Gray: Unlo...

Guest : Melinda Mastel, MBA, MS, FHFMA, CMPE, PMP Introduction : In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Melinda Mastel, a healthcare finance professional and continuous learner, to discuss her career journey and insights on early career development. Melinda is set to co-present at the MGMA Leaders Conference in a session focusing on early careeris...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the MGMA Week in Review Podcast, hosted by Daniel Williams, Senior Editor at MGMA, and Colleen Luckett, Editor and Writer at MGMA. In today’s episode, we cover a range of critical topics affecting healthcare leaders, including a wave of bipartisan health legislation passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, the complexities of employee monitoring in healthcare,...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Steve Dickens, the recipient of the 2024 MGMA Lifetime Achievement Award. Steve shares his remarkable journey, highlighting the pivotal role MGMA has played in his career development and his passion for mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders. This conversation offers valuable insights for MGMA members lo...

Welcome to another episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast . Your host, Daniel Williams, Senior Editor at MGMA, is joined by Chris Bevil, Chief Information Security Officer at InfoSystems, Inc., Tennessee. Chris, a leader in health informatics and cybersecurity, brings over two decades of experience to the table, and today he dives deep into one of the most crucial topics in healthcare: how medical p...

 In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast , host Daniel Williams is joined by two key leaders from Emerson Health: Craig Nesta, Vice President of Physician Practice Management, and Mike Tracy, Administrative Director. Together, they discuss the Emerson Health Administrative Fellowship Program and its impact on addressing workforce challenges in healthcare. Craig and Mike share their insights o...

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, your hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett dive into some of the most pressing issues in healthcare today. Topics include how immigration reform could alleviate healthcare staffing shortages, strategies for successful physician onboarding, United Healthcare's new Gold Card program for streamlining prior authorizations, and advice on work-life...

In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, host Daniel Williams welcomes Mo Kasti, CEO of the Healthcare Leadership Institute . Kasti shares his journey from surviving the civil war in Beirut, Lebanon to becoming a healthcare leadership expert. He discusses how he is applying the leadership principles he learned at GE Healthcare to redesign healthcare education and development. Key Takeaways: K...

Welcome to the MGMA Women in Healthcare Podcast , where host Adrienne Lloyd sits down with Jenny Reese , a leader and innovator in healthcare administration, to discuss leadership strategies in today's rapidly evolving medical landscape. In this episode, Jenny shares insights into problem-solving for medical practice leaders, with a focus on effective team management, adapting to industry changes,...

Episode Description: In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we speak with Annamarí Dietrichson, Division Vice President of Care Experience at HCA Healthcare Colorado, about her innovative approach to combating burnout in the healthcare industry. Drawing on her unique background and extensive experience, Dietrichson introduces us to the Thrive Method—a comprehensive framework designed to hel...