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We welcome Michael Tutty, PhD, MHA, FACMPE, group vice president, American Medical Association, to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Michael will be speaking at the MGMA Summit digital event Wednesday, June 7, on the topic of, "Post-COVID-19 Trend Watch: Implications for Practices." Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! CareAllies: Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician or

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature Senior Advisor Cristy Good talking about medical and financial records retention. Resources: Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! If you

We welcome Henna Pryor, MSA, PCC, workplace performance expert, keynote speaker, and professional executive coach to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Henna Pryor is a two-time TEDx speaker and will be speaking at the MGMA Summit digital event Wednesday, June 7, at noon Eastern time on the topic of, "How Awkwardness Can Be Your Greatest Asset for Taking More Professional Risks ." Go to www.mgma.com/events to learn more about the event and to register today. Sources: Henna Pryor website: https://pryoritygroup.com/ Henna Pryor book: https://pryoritygroup.com/book/ Henna Pryor Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/8L0uvH1wpqg Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally,

Our guest today on the MGMA Member spotlight podcast is Anna Dunbar. Anna is a 2022 recipient of an MGMA Student Scholarship award. She is a featured speaker at the MGMA Summit digital event, which will be from June 6 - June 8. Go to mgma.com/events to learn more about the event and to register today. Resources: MGMA Student Scholarship -- https://www.mgma.com/membership/get-involved/scholarships/2022-scholarship-fund-recipients MGMA Future Five Award -- www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…-future-five-award MGMA Member Network -- www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…ved/member-network Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice lea

Our guest today on the MGMA Member spotlight podcast is Nina Cloven. Nina is a 2022 recipient of The MGMA Future Five award, which annually recognizes five professionals in healthcare who are within the first five years of their careers. Each of these recipients "has demonstrably impacted their organization or the industry." Nina is a featured speaker at the MGMA Summit digital event, which will be from June 6 - June 8. Go to mgma.com/events to learn more about the event and to register today. Resources: MGMA Future Five Award -- www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…-future-five-award MGMA Member Network -- www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…ved/member-network Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our premiere spring event, attendees will gain key insights from both disciplines and learn about topics that shape the future success of medical practice organizations. Go to mgma.com/mpe23 to learn more and to register today. If

We welcome Kelli Henthorn, Regional Training Manager and Thryv Foundation Ambassador to this episode of MGMA's Business Solutions podcast. Kelli is here to discuss how to meet changing patient expectations and stay competitive in a competitive healthcare landscape. Sources: Thryv: https://www.thryv.com/smb-lpk-3/?utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=saas_Thryv-Brand_us&utm_term=thryv&utm_id=go_cmp-1907691094_adg-69658749359_ad-647464302404_kwd-435094098237_dev-c_ext-_network-g_match-e_place-&gclid=CjwKCAjw__ihBhADEiwAXEazJnx14GS4eZ5k6bmT1BVgV0enVbn77s1GvOvmofbHwk4myMYl99p_VxoCel0QAvD_BwE Thryv demo: https://www.thryv.com/schedule-demo/?utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=saas_Thryv-Brand_us&utm_term=thryv&utm_id=go_cmp-1907691094_adg-69658749359_ad-647464302404_kwd-435094098237_dev-c_ext-_network-g_match-e_place-&gclid=CjwKCAjw__ihBhADEiwAXEazJnx14GS4eZ5k6bmT1BVgV0enVbn77s1GvOvmofbHwk4myMYl99p_VxoCel0QAvD_BwE#demo-info Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join

We welcome Jeffery Daigrepont, Senior Vice President, Health Information Technology, Coker Group, to this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast. Jeffrey is an expert in Health Information Technology and will be speaking at the MGMA Summit digital event Wednesday, June 7, on the topic of, "Confessions of a Hacker: How Cyberattackers Have Targeted Remote Workers." Sources: Coker Group website: https://cokergroup.com/ Jeffrey Daigrepont: https://cokergroup.com/people/jeffery-daigrepont/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com

We welcome Steve Moberg, Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer, Team Care Medicine, to this bonus episode of MGMA's Live From Orlando podcast series. We met up with Steve outside of the exhibit hall floor in Orlando while attending MGMA's Financial and Operations Conference and learned about his presentation titled, "Solve Burnout and Boost Productivity by Leveraging Clinical Support Staff." Steve explains how the Team Care Medicine model "of executing the patient visit delivers greater provider productivity (20% to 40%), better patient access and higher quality care, all while restoring a reasonable work/life balance via the reduction/elimination of after-hours provider chart work." Sources: Team Care Medicine website: https://teamcaremedicine.com/ Team Care Medicine webinar: https://teamcaremedicine.com/webinars/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing med

We welcome Susan Childs, FACMPE, and founder of Evolution Healthcare Consulting to this episode of MGMA's Member Spotlight podcast. Susan has over 30 years of experience directly in healthcare and is a Board-Certified Fellow. She is also an author and recognized national presenter for organizers such as MGMA, ASCENT, AAP, ACC, AAOE, and the AMA. She also served as the ACMPE Forum Rep and Advancement Chair with MGMA for 10 years. Susan is here to discuss her new book "The Emotionally Intelligent Physician Leader." Sources: Susan's website: https://evohcc.com/ Susan's book: https://evohcc.com/emotionally-intelligent-physcian-leader/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Addi

We welcome Chris Franklin, president, LocumTenens.com to this episode of MGMA's Business Solutions podcast. Chris is here to discuss "The Future of Work: The Role of Physicians in the Gig Economy," a recent white paper developed by LocumTenens.com. Chris highlights major findings in the research including burnout, scheduling and technology, among others. Sources: LocumTenens.com: https://www.locumtenens.com/ppc/neurology/find-a-recruiter/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwla-hBhD7ARIsAM9tQKvtUYyX7LH2ZfXxJf2-iVEdj_Isrp7k0jlwIrmRUFHvtNwMrSee7gMaAgYSEALw_wcB Physicians and the Gig Economy: https://www.locumtenens.com/resource-center/survey-and-research-reports/the-future-of-work-redefining-the-role-of-physicians-in-the-gig-economy/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by

We have an exciting new series to share with you--Ask an Advisor. In the community chat area, perhaps many of you have taken advantage of that feature and had your most pressing questions answered by MGMA subject matter experts. Today we're joined by MGMA Sr. Advisor, Cristy Good who shares her thoughts on the ask an advisor feature and provides insights on dealing with difficult patients and defusing difficult situations. Sponsors: MGMA Events: Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! Dy

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we discuss the rise of AI and defusing difficult situations. Sources in this episode: MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/medical-groups-moving-cautiously-as-powerful-gener Defusing Difficult Situations: https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/defusing-tense-situations-through-psychology-?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGKo5xxiG22nixqIbRV6lIUu7SshmzUJV0msCCqIcl6UUM0xIilL2uc-MwOYN9U8bYXDoDoa6zUMLDBzshwBnGzrgZRhdReWmLwpG_NtgRU7Q Resources: Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event tha

We welcome Tom Thornton, Practice Director, Net at Work to this episode of MGMA's Business Solutions podcast. Tom is here to discuss one method of cost accounting that is gaining popularity in the healthcare industry Activity-Based Costing, or ABC. In the discussion, Tom discusses how ABC helps healthcare organizations improve cost management, enhance resource utilization, and increase efficiency and quality of care. Resources: Accounting Solutions: https://www.netatwork.com/services_1/bizsol_1/erp-accounting-solutions/erp-for-healthcare/?utm_source=MGMA&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=MGMA+Podcast Benefits of cloud-based software: https://www.netatwork.com/resource/benefits-of-cloud-based-nonprofit-accounting-software/?utm_source=MGMA&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=MGMA+Podcast Next Gen ERP: https://www.netatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sage-intacct-erp-HawaiiDentalService.pdf ERP for Children First: https://www.netatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Sage-intacct-erp-ChildrenF

This episode features MGMA independent consultant Adrienne Lloyd. Adrienne discusses her journey from practice leader to independent consultant and also provides insights into how to prepare to begin a healthcare consulting career. Resources: MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Adrienne Lloyd: https://www.adriennelloyd.com/ Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to learn more and to register today! If you would like additional tools and resources related

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we discuss rev cycle staffing challenges and offer a recap of the Financial and Operations Conference held in Orlando. Sources in this episode: MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/bottom-line-impacts-from-revenue-cycle-staffing-ch MGMA Letter to Congress: https://www.mgma.com/getmedia/bb872aa0-65fc-4741-bd3d-6c1452ccb410/03-20-2023_MGMA-HELP-RFI-Response.pdf.aspx?ext=.pdf&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGKrVKX9UH9eSi53fwoXZiQIaZQeiQWDa_bqaghaU3XLQIQZJPbtnEgrtiIn8Jr-X4CJCDBGG1twG0caXmXgIg5j5SRMktKI7og6cLC0h8-9Q Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challeng

Jennifer Yeargain, CMPE, CPC, director of support services at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico, joins the MGMA podcast. MGMA caught up with Jennifer at the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference in Orlando. She shares her thoughts on earning her CMPE, staffing challenges for rural health, and tips she employs to help inspire her team -- including bringing donuts to meetings! This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your journey by attending live or by accessing the sessions at your own pace until July 8. Additionally, new networking opportunities will make it easy for you to meet industry peers and discuss solutions to your biggest challenges. Go to mgma.com/events/2023-mgma-summit to lear

Sandy Giangreco Brown, Director of Coding & Revenue Integrity, CLA, and Diane Weiss, Vice President, Revenue Integrity and Education at RestorixHealth talk about navigating the auditing process. MGMA caught up with the duo at the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference in Orlando to discuss their general session presentation. This session will present an update on current audit activity from government and commercial payers. The session will also detail what to do when notified of an audit; who should be involved in the entire audit management process; how best to prepare the most complete and appropriate response; and how to best utilize the offered or included education. This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. Join us June 6-8, 2023, for a robust and convenient learning experience featuring education from industry leaders covering a wide variety of challenges facing medical practices today. MGMA Summit is a signature online event that allows you to take control of your jou

This episode of the MGMA Insights podcast features Liz Gurley and Mike Gracz. Liz is data strategist, member services at MGMA, and Mike is sales manager, DataDiscovery at MGMA. They’re here today to talk about DataDive, DataDiscovery and their session at MGMA’s Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference being held March 19-21 in Orlando, FL. As featured speakers, Liz and Mike will make their presentation Monday, March 20 at 3:30pm ET. Their session is titled Accelerating Performance Through Data Benchmarking. Resources: The MGMA Financial and Operations Conference: mgma.com/events/mpe23-financi…2023-homepagefeature MGMA DataDive: https://www.mgma.com/data/landing-pages/mgma-datadive-overview MGMA DataDiscovery: https://mgma.com/membership/landing-pages/top-resources-of-2021/kpis/datadiscovery?utm_source=digital&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=dat-discovery-feb-2023-datadiscoverygeneral&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh2FQipfqRag9wiSXsGtRXlgAXsAtT5uKIWIeCV_RMPZbwyhiGDWaDca

Veronica Villarreal, MHA/MBA is the chief ambulatory officer at DHR Health who oversees over 75 multi-specialty clinics in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. She is responsible for over 1,200 employees that work alongside 200 providers. Being a passionate life-long learner, Veronica is a certified medical coder, certified medical office manager, certified medical insurance specialist, and certified Maxwell leadership coach. Veronica is also a featured speaker at MGMA's Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference being held March 19-21 in Orlando, Florida. Resources: The MGMA Financial and Operations Conference: mgma.com/events/mpe23-financi…2023-homepagefeature March Madness in Orlando: www.amwaycenter.com/events/detail/march-madness Disney: disneyworld.disney.go.com/admission/tickets/ Grapefruit League: floridagrapefruitleague.com/schedule/ Sponsors: MGMA Events: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Operations Conference 2023. During our pr

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we discuss the latest on mask requirements and the Biden budget. Sources in this episode: MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/mask-requirements-remain-in-half-of-medical-groups Biden's Budget: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/03/07/fact-sheet-the-presidents-budget-extending-medicare-solvency-by-25-years-or-more-strengthening-medicare-and-lowering-health-care-costs/?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGKZXFDcqlfzNGTbMx5RXC9kJ2PnuBeWUyAeEzQLNBb-hpKkvf51oRxIHb-2VZSSxD1a_pRQJp4CPvCXRtM1DnREPmPop1HCMdTLjAekGLclg Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application DEA Proposed Rule: bit.ly/3kLkcJw Second DEA Proposed Rule: bit.ly/3kLkcJw Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by the Medical Practice Excellence: Financial and Ope