In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, Dr. Michael Neal, a practicing optometrist and founder of Build My Team . Dr. Neal shares his transformative approach to healthcare hiring while addressing critical challenges like staff turnover, burnout and creating a high-performing practice culture. Drawing from lessons learned in his own practice and insights from top service industries, he offers practical strategies for medical practice leaders to enhance their hiring process. Key Takeaways: 0...
Aug 13, 2025•30 min•Ep. 718
In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast , host Daniel Williams joins Mark Noon, a retired US Air Force medical leader and founder of LEADERSHIPTEN to explore leadership challenges amid cultural adaptations in the post-pandemic workplace. With extensive experience coaching healthcare organizations, Mark shares critical leadership strategies for medical practice managers and administrators while offering practical approaches to team development and patient experience. Key Takeaways: [ 04:12 ]...
Aug 06, 2025•32 min•Ep. 717
In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast , Dr. Michael Blackman, Chief Medical Officer at Greenway Health , explores how AI and automation can help reduce provider burnout and improve medical practice efficiency. The conversation highlights Greenway's Clinical Assist technology while offering insights for medical practice leaders looking to leverage AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for healthcare professionals. Key Takeaways: 05:39 AI as an Assistant, Not a Replace...
Jul 30, 2025•27 min•Ep. 716
In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Chris Franklin, President of LocumTenens.com , and Alison Sawyer, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, to unpack recent research on clinician workforce trends. The conversation reveals surprising findings about job satisfaction, retention and what truly motivates today's healthcare professionals. This topic will be featured in the upcoming MGMA webinar, " Cracking the Clinician Code: Insights To Att...
Jul 23, 2025•22 min•Ep. 715
In this MGMA podcast episode, host Daniel Williams talks with Dr. Christopher Kodama, MD, MBA, founder of EverSpark , about managing disruptive physician behavior. They define what disruptive behavior looks like in healthcare settings, discuss its impact on practice culture, and outline actionable strategies for addressing it—covering preparation, conversation techniques, and follow-up. Dr. Kodama also previews his upcoming session at the MGMA Leaders Conference in Orlando. Main Points: 00:50 – ...
Jul 21, 2025•21 min•Ep. 713
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett share the latest healthcare industry news, including proposed changes to Medicare payments, healthcare consumer experience trends, and an Emmy-nominated medical drama. Plus, they highlight a leadership story from MGMA Connection Magazine and spotlight MGMA’s Women Healthcare Leaders Resource Group. Key Takeaways: 00:50 Welcome and Introduction 01:25 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Updates ( Medical Econ...
Jul 18, 2025•13 min•Ep. 714
In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Phill Tornroth , Vice President of Engineering at Elation Health . Together, they explore the revolutionary impact of AI on primary care, discussing how technology can reduce clinician burden, streamline workflows and bring human-centered design to healthcare technology. Elation Health received two awards from the 2025 Best in KLAS: Software and Services report : one for Small Practice Ambulatory EMR/PM a...
Jul 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 712
In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast, host Daniel Williams talks with Linda Carroll , a certified medical practice executive and co-facilitator of MGMA’s AAPI Healthcare Leaders Resource Group . The discussion explores Linda’s work and life in Alaska, the value of resource groups, and the importance of culturally responsive leadership. Linda shares how telehealth is bridging gaps in rural care and how MGMA communities help foster mentorship, connection, and visibility for Asian A...
Jul 14, 2025•25 min•Ep. 708
On this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett dive into key updates shaping medical group practices. They explore how healthcare leaders—especially Chief Nursing Officers—are becoming central to advocacy efforts, examine the mounting pressures on rural hospitals, and break down how real estate decisions can either support or stall private practice growth. Plus, they share new MGMA Stat poll results on operational costs and preview insights from the...
Jul 11, 2025•14 min•Ep. 711
In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Kate Warnock and Maja Vojnovic from Forcura to explore the challenges medical practices face in post-acute care documentation and coordination. The conversation reveals insights from a recent survey that highlights the administrative burdens practices experience and offers innovative solutions to streamline workflows. Forcura is also sponsoring an upcoming MGMA webinar titled, "Reducing Physician Practice...
Jul 09, 2025•21 min•Ep. 709
In this Ask MGMA episode, hosts Daniel Williams and Cristy Good tackle a question that often trips up medical practices: Can a provider turn away a patient because of the patient’s insurance or the billing method? They lay out the ethical stakes, compliance rules, and legal pitfalls of selective scheduling. Drawing on CMS guidance and professional standards, Cristy outlines fair-billing best practices and share practical tips for leaders who must balance RVU goals with equal access to care. Time...
Jul 07, 2025•9 min•Ep. 706
In this special Fourth of July edition of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett share timely healthcare insights alongside some holiday cheer. They start with a major policy development: a Senate-approved tax bill that could cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid—posing serious implications for hospitals, rural providers, and medical groups. The episode also covers how bathroom cleanliness can shape patient perceptions, new MGMA poll results on wait times, and ...
Jul 04, 2025•15 min•Ep. 707
In this MGMA Insights podcast episode, host Daniel Williams discusses behavioral health integration with clinical health psychologist and consultant Dr. Jonas Bromberg, Psy.D , of Crossroads Health Consulting. Dr. Bromberg explains how medical practices can incorporate mental health support and bridge the gap between physical and emotional healthcare. The conversation explores strategies for implementing behavioral health services, understanding the mind-body connection, and reducing mental heal...
Jul 02, 2025•30 min•Ep. 705
In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast, host Daniel Williams talks with the leaders behind MGMA’s Early Careerist Resource Group — a supportive space for emerging healthcare leaders to connect, grow, and navigate the challenges of stepping into their first leadership roles. Guests Agnes Edukere, MHA (Melody Health), Melinda Mastel, MBA, MS, FHFMA, CMPE, PMP (Medical College of Wisconsin), and Tori Cordova, BS-HCM, CPPM, CPC, COC, CHONC (Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center) discuss how...
Jun 30, 2025•18 min•Ep. 704
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett cover five top stories impacting medical group leaders this week. Topics include the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the ACA’s preventive services mandate, new data on clinician job satisfaction and turnover risk, operational insights on patient encounter volume, expert advice on building a non-punitive workplace culture, and the increasing importance of layered cybersecurity in healthcare. Whether y...
Jun 27, 2025•16 min•Ep. 703
In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Rana McSpadden, a medical practice consultant from SVMIC, to dive deep into the critical world of cybersecurity for healthcare organizations. With rising threats and sophisticated hacking techniques, this episode provides medical practice leaders with essential strategies to protect their patient data, maintain operational continuity, and build a culture of digital security. McSpadden will speak more on this topic ...
Jun 25, 2025•24 min•Ep. 702
In this Ask MGMA episode, Senior Editor Daniel Williams and Senior Advisor Cristy Good explore the legal and ethical issues around using security cameras in medical practices. They cover camera placement rules, HIPAA risks, audio recording concerns, compliance best practices, and why legal consultation is critical. Practice leaders also get actionable steps and key resources to stay compliant. 00:50 Introduction to the Ask MGMA Podcast 01:56 Understanding Security Camera Placement in Healthcare ...
Jun 23, 2025•9 min•Ep. 700
In this MGMA Week in Review episode, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett break down key healthcare headlines, including CMS hospital penalties, new research on the speed and cost-effectiveness of video consultations, and how AI and consumer tech are reshaping care delivery. Plus, practical tips for keeping medical practices on schedule and why being likable at work may impact your career. Full article links are available in the show notes. 00:50 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:58 CMS ...
Jun 20, 2025•15 min•Ep. 701
In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Kate Daniels, Senior Director of Franchises, Associations and Buying Groups, and Hyrum Gray, Solution Consulting Manager from Oracle NetSuite. They dive deep into how medical practices can transform their operations by embracing modern technological solutions, addressing critical challenges in healthcare administration, and streamlining complex business processes. Key Takeaways: [06:36] - Manual Processes...
Jun 18, 2025•22 min•Ep. 699
In this episode of Ask MGMA , host Daniel Williams is joined by Cristy Good to break down staffing strategies in primary care—comparing what works in value-based care versus fee-for-service models. They dive into how staffing ratios shift between these models, how technology and care teams play a role, and why benchmarking matters. Cristy also shares practical tips for preventing burnout and walks through actionable steps for practices moving toward value-based care. Stick around for a rapid-fir...
Jun 16, 2025•13 min•Ep. 697
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett highlight key developments shaping healthcare in 2025. They recap powerful moments from the recent MGMA Summit—including a moving story from a trauma survivor—and share the latest data on provider compensation and procedural trends. Also in focus: the strong healthcare job growth reported in May, a closer look at rising operating costs, strategies to improve patient engagement, and the growing impact of...
Jun 15, 2025•17 min•Ep. 698
In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Aaron Reinke, MD, a board-certified family physician and director of clinical informatics. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence and technology are transforming healthcare delivery. With a background in engineering and medicine, Dr. Reinke shares insights into reducing administrative burdens, improving patient interactions, and leveraging AI tools like Microsoft Dragon Copilot to help physici...
Jun 11, 2025•21 min•Ep. 696
In this episode of Ask MGMA, host Daniel Williams and co-host Cristy Good delve into the complexities of panel size management for medical group practices. They discuss the importance of capacity planning, workforce utilization, care team strategy, and burnout prevention. The episode includes practical insights into panel attribution, right-sizing based on risk and resources, workload distribution, and the role of technology in optimizing care. Cristy also shares tips on measuring and monitoring...
Jun 09, 2025•12 min•Ep. 695
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett share timely insights on the most pressing issues in healthcare. They cover key takeaways from the MGMA Summit, explore the latest compensation strategies, and highlight innovative trends shaping the connected patient experience. You'll also hear discussion on CMS policy changes, violence in healthcare settings, and how practices can improve engagement and workplace safety. 00:51 Introduction and Podcas...
Jun 06, 2025•16 min•Ep. 694
In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Dr. Dea Robinson, a healthcare leader with extensive experience in hospital medicine, consulting, and organizational learning. Dr. Robinson shares her career path, insights on physician burnout, the importance of mentorship, and strategies for building meaningful connections in healthcare. Key Takeaways: [01:02] Dr. Robinson's journey into healthcare [05:43] Mentorship through MGMA [09:34] High engagement a...
Jun 04, 2025•30 min•Ep. 693
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, host Daniel Williams shares timely updates on key issues facing medical practices. The episode begins with a look at how organizations are managing paid time off (PTO) and why effective PTO policies are vital to workplace culture and employee retention. It then explores the growing integration of behavioral health into primary care, with a focus on collaborative care models. The episode wraps with a spotlight on the phrase “We’ll take care of t...
Jun 02, 2025•8 min•Ep. 692
In this episode, host Daniel Williams talks with senior advisor Cristy Good about practical ways to cut costs and boost efficiency in medical practices. They address key challenges like rising labor, tech, and inflation-driven expenses, and explore solutions such as cloud-based tools, smarter scheduling, strategic outsourcing, and cross-training staff. The episode also covers how to avoid overspending and make better use of group purchasing organizations. Cristy offers advice for leaders feeling...
Jun 02, 2025•13 min•Ep. 691
In this MGMA Insights podcast episode, Daniel Williams sits down with Dr. Sunita Sah, a tenured professor at Cornell University and author of Defy. Together, they explore the subtle but powerful psychology behind compliance and informed consent. Drawing from her experiences as a physician and organizational psychologist, Dr. Sah discusses why patients — and even medical professionals — often follow advice they disagree with, and how we can build greater confidence, clarity, and autonomy in healt...
May 28, 2025•31 min•Ep. 689
In this episode of the MGMA Weekend Review, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett discuss major trends affecting independent medical practices, including the rise of AI tools that lessen administrative burdens and combat physician burnout. Additionally, they explore the potential impacts of the U.S. House's recently passed Medicaid cuts, urging listeners to stay informed and advocate for their needs. 00:50 Introduction and Weekly Catch-Up 02:09 AI in Medical Practices ( Healthcare IT News ) ...
May 23, 2025•16 min•Ep. 690
Author and psychotherapist Britt Frank returns to the MGMA Insights podcast to discuss her new book, Align Your Mind. She and host Daniel Williams explore the power of "parts work," how to navigate the inner critic, manage stress during high-pressure times, and lead yourself with more clarity and compassion. Key Takeaways: 00:45 — Welcoming back Britt Frank; Introduction to her new book, Align Your Mind ; book availability at local and national retailers. 02:15 — Why "Align" Your Mind, Not "Fix"...
May 21, 2025•28 min•Ep. 688
