In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on no shows, the revenue cycle, and key leadership habits to stay focused. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/back-to-normal-or-new-normal,%E2%80%9D-optimizing-appointm https://www.mgma.com/news-insights/press/march-15,-2022-mgma-statement-on-medpac-s-march-20 https://productiveleaders.com/8-habits-leaders-can-practice-to-stay-focused/ Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare l...
Mar 18, 2022•10 min•Ep. 264
Our guest today is Louis Morrow, vice president of sales at IRIS - Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems. Louis is here today to talk about the breakthroughs IRIS is having with diabetic patients in helping save their eyesight and make changes in their lives. Additional resources: IRIS - https://retinalscreenings.com/ How IRIS Works Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMX2H4Fkiic CoxHealth Patient Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr43ENjbFE0 Prisma Health Case Study - https://retinalscr...
Mar 15, 2022•31 min•Ep. 263
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on cybersecurity, No Surprise Billing, and time management tools. Sources in this episode: https://healthitsecurity.com/features/ai-in-healthcare-presents-need-for-security-privacy-standards?utm_source=nl-corp-ja-insights-newsletter-2022-03-08&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general-communications&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGDCUEUFOXBzSjtuCd8aHguNahNQ2k4SiklOQJ_ChJzkQlSF1_w8naP55NTE7u64dxh0CtCbg5nCEoMcjnSR8ekq1bLvp1...
Mar 12, 2022•11 min•Ep. 262
Our guest today is Ira Koretsky, a leading keynote speaker and the founder and chief executive officer of The Chief Storyteller®. Ira will be the closing keynote speaker at MGMA’s Financial Conference in Atlanta on April 2. Ira is here today to explain the art of storytelling and the power found in using data and visuals in the storytelling process. Additional resources: LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechiefstoryteller/ Ira's website: https://www.thechiefstoryteller.com/?doing_wp_cron...
Mar 09, 2022•38 min•Ep. 261
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on reaching prior authorization, a Medicare sequester moratorium, and overcoming burnout. Sources in this episode: MGMA stat poll on Revenue Goals: mgma.com/data/data-stories/an…medical-practices-st https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/virtually-all-medical-groups-say-payer-prior-autho https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-stress-and-burnout/202203/the-top-10-tips-beating-burnout https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/advo...
Mar 04, 2022•10 min•Ep. 260
Our guest today is Mary Kelly. Mary is a speaker, author, executive consultant and coach. Mary’s focus is on helping executives attain their goals through leadership training, professional development, and succession planning. Additional resources: LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarykelly/ Mary's website: https://productiveleaders.com/ Blindspot assessment -- productiveleaders.com/LeadersBSAssessment Previous Podcast with Mary Kelly -- https://www.mgma.com/resources/human-resources/in...
Mar 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 259
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on reaching revenue goals, a CMS webinar, and overcoming self-doubt. Sources in this episode: MGMA stat poll on Revenue Goals: https://mgma.com/data/data-stories/an-uneven-recovery-finds-many-medical-practices-st Insights on Productive Leaders: https://productiveleaders.com/how-to-overcome-self-doubt-to-promote-your-ideas-your-project-and-yourself/ GovChat Live Tuesday March 1: (registration requires an MGMA membership) logi...
Feb 25, 2022•10 min•Ep. 258
Our guest today is Judy Klein. Judy is a risk management manager at Coverys. Judy discusses virtual care and wearable technology drivers in addition to risk mitigation best practices for organizations hoping to harness the power of technology. Additional resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-klein-pa-cphrm-fashrm-3625811b/ https://www.coverys.com/ https://www.aha.org/environmentalscan https://www.mgma.com/resources/continuing-education/products/essentials-of-risk-and-compliance-management ...
Feb 23, 2022•34 min•Ep. 257
MGMA consultant Anthony Domanico, MBA, CVA, director in the Professional Service Agreements Division at VMG Health, joins Executive Session to discuss compensation design amid the shift to value-based care and the new definition of fair market value (FMV) in recent years that practices should understand for compliance. To learn more about Domanico's work, visit www.mgma.com/fmv. For more episode of Executive Session, visit www.mgma.com/exec-session. Producer: Chris Harrop, senior editorial manag...
Feb 20, 2022•32 min•Ep. 256
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on cyberattacks, staffing shortages, and ways to overcome rising medical practice costs. Sources in this episode: MGMA stat poll on Cyberattacks: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/cyberattacks,-ransomware-still-a-growing-threat-fo Four Tips to Curbing Rising Costs: https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/four-tips-to-curbing-rising-costs-and-staffing-shortfalls?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGCnR3xLEgSijH4Obj--oyHZ9RLIa4nYpiKj...
Feb 18, 2022•10 min•Ep. 255
In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast, we feature healthcare leaders discussing how physicians are having cost conversations with patients for supporting medication therapy adherence. Panelists include: Christopher Apostol, DO, Evans Medical Group Donna Maddox, executive director for product management, athenahealth Yousuf Ahmed, product innovation leader, Surescripts Thanks to Surescripts for helping make this episode possible and for their part in designing the content for the...
Feb 16, 2022•51 min•Ep. 254
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on revenue cycle management, MIPs, and overcoming pandemic trauma. Sources in this episode: https://mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-statements/february-2,-2022-mgma-statement-on-the-introductio?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-02-10&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGCgrSUHQ2oEF712C9MneCEj7I8YwJwP-WYqx0q0aId66J8N2jrtL12zd1AbNmBOHMxkDy3...
Feb 11, 2022•7 min•Ep. 253
MGMA Insights Podcast Guest: Betsy Nicoletti Our guest today is Betsy Nicoletti — speaker, writer, consultant, and Certified Professional Coder (CPC). Betsy has worked in and around physician offices since the mid-1980s. Her mission is simple: to make coding easier for physicians and their staff. 🔗 Resources Betsy Nicoletti’s Website betsynicoletti.com Coding Intel codingintel.com/betsy-nicoletti Betsy on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/betsy-nicoletti MGMA Education Opportunities mgma.com/events...
Feb 09, 2022•29 min•Ep. 252
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on The Great Resignation, MGMA's advocacy efforts, and physician mental health. Sources in this episode: The Great Resignation -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/as-compensation-competition-continues,-medical-gro MGMA Government Affairs newsletter -- mgma.com/advocacy/washington-connection MGMA's Letter to Congress -- https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-letters/january-31,-2022-mgma-and-...
Feb 04, 2022•10 min•Ep. 251
Our guest today is Sue van der Sommen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-van-der-sommen/). Sue is Institute Vice President of Pediatrics at Allegheny Health Network. She’s here today as part of MGMA’s new Leadership Podcast where we invite healthcare leaders to discuss their leadership journey, talk about their influences and mentors, and provide insights on what great leadership looks like. Resources for this episode: • Crossing the Quality Chasm (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25057539/) • Sue ...
Feb 02, 2022•36 min•Ep. 250
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on No Surprise Billing, the Provider Relief Fund, and The Great Resignation. Sources in this episode: No Surprise Billing -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/medical-groups-report-unintended-consequences-asso MGMA Government Affairs newsletter -- https://mgma.com/advocacy/washington-connection The Great Resignation -- https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-second-largest-sector-hit-great-resignation?mkt_...
Jan 28, 2022•8 min•Ep. 249
Anders Gilberg, senior vice president, MGMA Government Affairs, joins the MGMA Insights podcast to detail some of the most important regulatory and policy issues in healthcare. If you have a question regarding specific federal legislation or regulatory issues, go to www.mgma.com/advocacy to have your voice heard. Also, access the following contact information to get in touch with the MGMA Government Affairs team today. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OFFICE 1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW #600 Washington, DC 20006 ...
Jan 26, 2022•42 min•Ep. 248
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on Omicron and staffing, a PHE update, and why women physicians are leaving the workforce. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/omicron-and-staffing-woes-weigh-heavily-on-medical https://hbr.org/2022/01/why-so-many-women-physicians-are-quitting?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=dailyalert_notactsubs&deliveryName=DM172031&registration=success https://aspr.hhs....
Jan 21, 2022•10 min•Ep. 247
In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast, we feature healthcare leaders discussing an ideal prescription process workflow and hear how Surescripts has optimized the use of benefit optimization and electronic prior authorization solutions to create a better patient experience. Panelists include: Neil Simon – Chief Technology Officer at eMDs Scott Motejunas – Manager, Product Innovation, Surescripts Yousuf Ahmed – Manager, Product Innovation, Surescripts Kelly Bundy – Manager, Produc...
Jan 19, 2022•43 min•Ep. 246
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on a return to virtual care, the Supreme Court's OSHA ruling, and the healthcare labor shortage. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/surging-omicron-cases-push-patients-back-to-virtua https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21a244_hgci.pdf?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-reg-alert-2022-01-13&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGB9G_...
Jan 14, 2022•9 min•Ep. 245
In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Jared Pelo, Chief Clinical Product Officer at Nuance Healthcare (www.nuance.com/healthcare.html), where he helps lead the ambient clinical intelligence team. Dr. Pelo discusses the role that AI plays in helping deal with the burden of administrative tasks and create better efficiencies. Resources for this episode: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-pelo-b849026/ • https://whatsnext.nuance.com/healthcare/how-ambient-clin...
Jan 11, 2022•30 min•Ep. 244
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on 'disruptive patients', no surprise billing, and effective feedback loops. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/are-incivility-and-pandemic-denial-from-unruly-pat https://mgma.com/advocacy/issues/surprise-billing?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGBznXYo56YVe1iTBjCI9hguq0tdyvjojxy1xJiP6Ng0ld9WJF7JFvZLvzlwrM4tqlrXQHfBAtlydqrVF-2mSDZ53cZr3qnjzfphXdKBdPMDw https://hbr.org/2021/12/feedback-isnt-enough-to-hel...
Jan 07, 2022•9 min•Ep. 243
Noel M. Adachi, MBA, CEO and President of AAAHC, discusses how surveyors and accreditation staff have continued their work on the ambulatory care space throughout the pandemic, and why having best practices and standardization help organizations in an area of high turnover. Find more episodes at www.mgma.com/executive-session. Producer: Chris Harrop, senior editorial manager, MGMA Audio: "Street Walk," Paolo Pavan (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).
Jan 05, 2022•29 min•Ep. 242
Welcome to the second episode of the MGMA Leadership Insights podcast. Today, we’re joined by Paola Turchi, FACMPE, MSHCA, FHFMA, CPC. Paola is a healthcare consultant and revenue cycle expert who is passionate about bringing leadership insights to healthcare professionals and finds sources as wide-ranging as Ted Lasso and the Harvard Business Review in inspiring and educating audiences and clients. Paola believes great leaders display a clear vision for everyone to embrace and "truly respect ea...
Jan 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 241
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the Omicron surge, healthcare worker safety, and overcoming burnout. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/omicron%E2%80%99s-holiday-surge-causes-a-perfect-storm-for https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1223-emergency-guidance-prepare-for-omicron.html?utm_source=nl-corp-ja-insights-newsletter-2021-12-28&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general-communications&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAA...
Dec 31, 2021•9 min•Ep. 240
In this "best of 2021" show, our last Insights episode of the year. we’re joined by three guests who talk about resilience, innovation and kindness in healthcare. First, is Laurie Baedke (https://www.lauriebaedke.com/). Laurie is Director of Healthcare Leadership Programs at Creighton University. In this conversation, recorded in February 2021, Laurie talks about resiliency, resilient leaders and the habits of high-performing executives. Next, we hear from Dr. Pat Hunt, chief medical officer, QG...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 239
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the MGMA Stat year in review, elective surgeries, and active listening. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/resources/operations-management/mgma-stat-2021-year-in-review-weary-ready https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/hospitals-clamp-down-elective-surgeries-covid-19-surges/611769/ https://hbr.org/2021/12/how-to-become-a-better-listener Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visi...
Dec 24, 2021•10 min•Ep. 238
Our guest today is Peter Valenzuela. Peter is chief medical officer of Mercy Medical Group, an affiliate of Dignity Health. He is also an author and cartoonist who created the popular Doc-Related comic strip. He recently published the book "Doc-Related: A Physician's Guide to Fixing Our Ailing Health Care System." Resources for this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petervalenzuela/ https://www.dignityhealth.org/sacramento/medical-group/mercy-medical-group https://www.doc-related.com/ https:/...
Dec 21, 2021•28 min•Ep. 237
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the 'Wage War', MIPS, and Nursing Burnout. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/wage-war-medical-practices-battling-with-industrie https://qpp.cms.gov/mips/exception-applications?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2021-12-16 https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/nurses-brunt-pandemic-covid-19-women/607659/ Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma....
Dec 17, 2021•8 min•Ep. 236
Our guest today is Matt Seefeld. Matt is executive vice president at MedEvolve, Inc. He is also the founder of myLifeLink. Matt is here today to discuss, among other things, "How Workflow Automation Can Transform Your Revenue Cycle Management Amid Staff Shortages." Resources for this episode: mgma.com/store and search for "Workflow Automation" to register for the free on-demand webinar with Matt Seefeld. You can earn ACMPE and CEU credits. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-seefeld-521319/ https:/...
Dec 14, 2021•43 min•Ep. 235
