MGMA Podcasts
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) equips practice administrators and executives with the knowledge and tools to head high-performance physician group practices in a complex and evolving healthcare environment.
Episodes
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on top priorities for new managers, PHE extension, and taking a self-assessment.
Sources in this episode:
Top Priorities for New Managers-- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/which-principles-of-medical-practice-management-ar
PHE Extension -- https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-letters/may-11,-2022-mgma-to-hhs-extend-covid-...
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May 18, 2022 • 21 min
In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Petria McKelvey, chief executive officer of Precision Medical Billing. Petria is a featured speaker at MGMA’s upcoming Operations Conference being held in Austin, Texas, May 19-21. Petria's here today to talk about how practices can make a seamless switch to a virtual front desk.
Resources for this episode:
• Top 30 Women(https://top30women.com/petria-mckelvey/...
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May 14, 2022 • 49 min
While the nation continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers — especially physician practice leaders, nurses and staff — report experiencing increased symptoms of stress and burnout, as well as dissatisfaction with their work situations.
To help put these trends into context, I recently had the pleasure of speaking with two physicians:
• Michael Nochomovitz, MD, chief clinical partnerships officer, Devoted ...
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May 13, 2022 • 6 min
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on visit volumes, a No Surprises Act free webinar, and chatbot lies.
Sources in this episode:
Visit Volumes-- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/back-to-normal-medical-practices%E2%80%99-visit-volumes-ar
No Surprises Act Resources -- mgma.com/advocacy/issues/surp…3HI_Lf-tgD3gPnK8PiUA
No Surprises Act Webinar -- mgma.com/events/understanding…-act-complia...
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May 11, 2022 • 35 min
In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Amy Lafko, a keynote speaker and author and the founder of Cairn Consulting Solutions. Amy will be the opening keynote speaker at MGMA’s upcoming Operations Conference being held in Austin, TX May 19-21. Amy’s here today to talk about the steps practices need to take to ensure they’re implementing a people-first culture.
Resources for this episode:
• Amy on Linked...
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May 9, 2022 • 27 min
Our guest today is Susan Childs, medical practice advisor, author, and speaker. Susan is here today as part of our Leadership Insights Podcast series. During this insightful conversation, Susan explains the importance of priorities, finding out what’s important in your life and work, and bringing emotional intelligence to your personal and professional life.
Resources for this episode:
• Susan Childs on LinkedIn: (https://www.lin...
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In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on practice efficiency, the No Surprises Act webinar, and compassionate leadership.
Sources in this episode:
Practice Efficiency -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/digital-check-in-can-boost-patient-satisfaction-an
No Surprises Act Resources -- https://mgma.com/advocacy/issues/surprise-billing?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-05-05&...
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May 6, 2022 • 27 min
In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast, we're joined by Matt Panegasser, national sales manager of Scrubin Uniforms, a leading healthcare uniform business. Matt is here today to talk about how practices can take control of their uniform purchases and take advantage of the benefits available to them with the MGMA Uniform Program.
Resources for this episode:
• Matt on LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-pa...
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May 3, 2022 • 36 min
In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Amelia Rose Earhart, an around the world pilot, keynote speaker and tv personality. Amelia is a keynote speaker at this year’s MGMA’s Operations Conference where she’ll be presenting on Leading Through Turbulence: Create Your Flight Plan and Building Your Team for Success.
Resources for this episode:
• Amelia on LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-rose-earh...
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In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the mask debate, the Covid-19 Uninsured Program, and key tips for senior leaders.
Sources in this episode:
The Mask Debate -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/on-or-off-medical-groups-face-renewed-mask-policy
Covid-19 Uninsured Program -- https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-letters/april-27,-2022-mgma-and-other-healthc...
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April 28, 2022 • 23 min
In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Marie Stacks, president of Clinic-ology a part of Boost Midwest. Marie is a featured speaker at this year’s MGMA’s Operations Conference where she’ll be presenting on how to Amplify Your Front Office MVP and Improve Practice Revenue.
Resources for this episode:
• Clinic-ology(https://www.clinic-ology.com/)
• Boost Midwest(https://www.boostmidwest.com/)
• Marie Sta...
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April 25, 2022 • 29 min
In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Owen Dahl, a leading medical practice consultant and Lean and Six Sigma expert with more than 50 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Owen is a featured speaker at this year’s MGMA’s Operations Conference where he’ll be leading a three-hour workshop on Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt Certificate Program.
Resources for this episode:
• Owen Dahl Consulting(htt...
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In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on medical coding audits, a No Suprises Act webinar, and nurses leaving the workplace.
Sources in this episode:
Medical Coding Audits -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/the-most-asked-questions-about-medical-coding-audi
No Surprises Act Webinar -- https://www.mgma.com/events/understanding-the-no-surprises-act-compliance-requ?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-w...
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April 19, 2022 • 21 min
In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Garrett Mann, senior managing consultant, BRG. As Garrett explains, the key to enhancing provider productivity is to minimize disruptions due to operational changes and help providers recognize how their work impacts patient access and the organization's overall financial performance.
Resources for this episode:
• Healthcare Performance Improvement (https://www...
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April 18, 2022 • 7 min
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on raising wages, the IDR portal, and how to find out if employees are happy.
Sources in this episode:
Raising Wages -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/in-a-tight-market-for-talent,-medical-groups-are-r
Surprise Billing Landing Page -- https://mgma.com/advocacy/issues/surprise-billing?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-04-14&utm_m...
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April 12, 2022 • 45 min
In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we're joined by Jeff Comer, PhD, MHA, FACHE, who has spent more than 20 years as an interim and permanent acute and behavioral hospital CEO. Jeff's here today to talk about heightened stress levels and what are the factors causing people to act out.
Resources for this episode:
• Why People Are Acting So Weird
(https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2022/03/antisocial-beh...
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In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on medical assistant staffing shortages, a No Suprises Act faq, and tips to anchor your emotions.
Sources in this episode:
Medical Assistant shortages -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/medical-assistants-remain-elusive-for-practices-na
No Surprises Act faq -- https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises/policies-and-resources/overview-of-rules-fact-sheets
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April 5, 2022 • 36 min
In this episode of the insights podcast, we're joined by Colin Carr, founder and CEO of CARR, a provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. Carr is here to discuss the impact inflation, the war in Ukraine and even a disruptor like WeWork has on the traditional healthcare real estate market.
Resources for this episode:
• CARR (https://carr.us/about-carr/our-team/colin-carr/)
• CARR faq (https...
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April 1, 2022 • 7 min
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on payer mixes, the proposed Biden budget, and making out a bucket list.
Sources in this episode:
www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/…vide-help-to-short
www.hrsa.gov/CovidUninsuredClai…9GsF38v7Zjh0z4Idqg
hbr.org/2022/03/3-exercises-t…deliveryName=DM183586
Additional resources:
To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy.
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March 30, 2022 • 25 min
Our guest today is Katie Lawrence, a speaker, positive mindset leader, and the executive director of ambulatory optimization and integration at Prisma Health. Katie is here today to talk about her journey as a leader in healthcare and the people and processes that helped shape her positive mindset.
Resources for this episode:
• Katie Lawrence on LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-murphy-lawrence-mha-cmpe-1b783539/)
• M...
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