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In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on Hiring Practice Staff, PFF Update, and Surgeon Genera's Well-Being Report Sources in this episode: Telehealth Strategies -- www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/…ent-demand-in-2023 PFS Fact Sheet -- www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheet…yOp1IIa3Q0tEGUc0tNQ MGMA Statement on Physician Fee Final Rule -- www.mgma.com/news-insights/pres…LeKbnAVFEDJpsh_7YA Grace Under Pressure: productiveleaders.com/how-to-stay-ca…ring-a-crisis/ Educational opportunity: The Transformative Healthcare Delivery Certificate Program is an in-depth online learning experience that provides healthcare leaders with a mastery of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs), Commercial Value-Based Care Programs and CMS’ Value-Based Care Programs. Go to mgma.com/event to attend this certificate program December 6-7 to gain valuable insights and earn the THDC certificate! Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation

Our guest today is Misty Hickman, chief informatics officer at Galen Medical. Misty is this year’s recipient of the MGMA Legislative Liaison of the Year Award. The award recognizes a medical practice professional serving as a state MGMA Legislative Liaison who has provided outstanding leadership in the education and motivation of MGMA members through grassroots and advocacy involvement on legislative and regulatory issues of importance to medical group practices. Resources: MGMA Award Winners: www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…s/2021-mgma-awards Education Opportunity: THDC Certificate Program: The Transformative Healthcare Delivery Certificate Program is an in-depth online learning experience that provides healthcare leaders with a mastery of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs), Commercial Value-Based Care Programs and CMS’ Value-Based Care Programs, including MIPS and APMs. Go to www.mgma.com/events to attend this certificate program December 6-7 to gain valuable in

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on telehealth strategies, the physician fee final rule, and grace under pressure. Sources in this episode: Telehealth Strategies -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/telehealth-utilization-and-patient-demand-in-2023 PFS Fact Sheet -- https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2023-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-final-rule?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGH3Fl7YtY0DCXLKez1ECZzUmxf71ZADQHZLhdh_ggEU3rUBw_MlDnH8Qui5iyQ_ob3cdynFvaiBYiiSty_0NIwA6AyOp1IIa3Q0tEGUc0tNQ MGMA Statement on Physician Fee Final Rule -- https://www.mgma.com/news-insights/press/november-1,-2022-mgma-statement-on-cms-final-2023?utm_source=email&utm_medium=marketo&utm_campaign=gov-washingtonconnection-nov-2022-newsletter1103&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGH3Fl7Yo6kvfxIm3pTqWYUuex-4XQ6NDQRPQz5GwjFTHVU7Fvko0kQQVRvi9HmNqdsKdQQw_-1P_ozZVOPD8e6WjcwLeKbnAVFEDJpsh_7YA Grace Under Pressure: https://productiveleaders.com/how-to-stay-calm-and-focused-duri

Our guest today is Natalia Szczygiel, director of operations, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Corewell Health. Natalia is this year’s recipient of the MGMA Harwick Innovation Award for her work in mental health programs and suicide prevention. Resources: MGMA Award Winners: https://www.mgma.com/membership/get-involved/awards/2021-mgma-awards Education Opportunity: THDC Certificate Program: The Transformative Healthcare Delivery Certificate Program is an in-depth online learning experience that provides healthcare leaders with a mastery of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs), Commercial Value-Based Care Programs and CMS’ Value-Based Care Programs, including MIPS and APMs. Go to www.mgma.com/events to attend this certificate program December 6-7 to gain valuable insights into these new healthcare models. Sponsors: Zoll Data Systems: The ZOLL A.R. Boost solution suite increases revenue from payers and patients in compliance with the No Surprises Act while redu

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on ancillary revenue, the Prior Authorization Reform Bill, and the power of empathetic leaders. Sources in this episode: Adding Ancillary Services -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/being-intentional-when-adding-ancillary-services Prior Authorization Reform -- https://www.mgma.com/practice-resources/government-programs/mgma-annual-regulatory-burden-report-2022?utm_source=email&utm_medium=marketo&utm_campaign=gov-washingtonconnection-oct-2022-newsletter1027&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGHuFoOw2drXTl7VQpL0AJfcFoy011oz9fs2qPJcIr3RfZQEXzClLD6p_kegNJu5RNdnJpTFzhYbTOpFgDL24gd7miPM4eSSflveAqLNaoD3w Prior Auth Letters to Congress -- https://www.congressweb.com/MGMA/44/ Empathetic Leaders: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjal66c-4P7AhW7MDQIHW33AbEQFnoECBYQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhbr.org%2F2022%2F08%2F4-ways-to-communicate-with-more-empath

Our guest today is Juli Smith, Director of Strategic Partnerships, ZOLL® Data Systems. Throughout her career, Juli has developed partnerships that enable health systems and providers to realize more revenue, decrease bad debt and increase operational efficiencies. At Zoll, she has also become a nationally known speaker on emergency medicine coding and reimbursement issues. Resource: Updates and Impacts from 2023 Outpatient E/M Coding Guidelines – on demand (this is an on-demand webinar that qualifies for continuing education credits) https://www.mgma.com/events/updates-and-impacts-from-2023-outpatient-e-m-codin Sponsors: Zoll Data Systems: The ZOLL A.R. Boost solution suite increases revenue from payers and patients in compliance with the No Surprises Act while reducing front-end workload and freeing up staff for higher-value activities. Visit www.zolldata.com/arboost to learn how you can ensure no payments are left on the table. MGMA Events: Medical Practice Excellence: Leaders Conference (DX) Can't mak

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on patient self-service tools, MIPS virtual group election is open, and workforce well-being report released. Sources in this episode: Patient Self-service Tools -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/amid-staffing-shortages,-it%E2%80%99s-time-to-help-patient Virtual Group Election Period is Open -- https://qpp.cms.gov/?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGHlEH2RqM2djTebWczuzTUepyXTizktbGtdITGOQjx-MnyRppcmEs7wbmIQLHjydFi0Vhmphg__vzVkCJK13_KA3IUY8jUuk36w6_yMJEx2Q#:~:text=Virtual%20Group%20Election%20Period%20Is%20Now%20Open?utm_source=email&utm_medium=marketo&utm_campaign=gov-washingtonconnection-oct-2022-newsletter1020 National Plan for Health Workforce and Well-Being: https://nam.edu/initiatives/clinician-resilience-and-well-being/national-plan-for-health-workforce-well-being/ Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy. If you want to become part of the discussion, join the M

Our guest today is Dr. Michael Blackman, chief medical officer, at Greenway Health. A primary care physician at heart, Dr. Blackman brings an extensive background in health IT product management along with his knowledge of outpatient and inpatient care. He believes healthcare is a team sport that requires the talents of all contributors working together to succeed. Resources: Dr. Michael Blackman: https://www.greenwayhealth.com/leadership/dr-michael-blackman Greenway Health: https://www.greenwayhealth.com/ Education offering: We want to share an exciting offering from MGMA – The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program. This 7-week, instructor-led online course will explore lean techniques and evaluation processes with the goal to eliminate steps that don’t add value to your organization. The Green Belt program runs from Oct. 25 – Dec. 13 and is eligible for 30 ACMPE and 30 CEU credits. Visit mgma.com/green to learn more and to register. Sponsors: MGMA Events: Medical Practice Excellence: Leaders Conference (

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on mission, vision and values, the 2022 Regulatory Burden Report, and the two-minute morning for happiness and success. Sources in this episode Mission, Vision and Values -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/where-do-you-see-your-practice-going-a-vision-stat 2022 Annual Regulatory Burden Report -- https://mgma.com/practice-resources/government-programs/mgma-annual-regulatory-burden-report-2022?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-10-13&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGHcDQ-c3Bp223ZHVnE4J5u8HTJq19gSchzHZjTZPC0dUl6w3X4_sQt5wzLULyR75MMW2x2s11WkXBUwH1g-j0vmGGuBGvju6bpNfPJRya-ZQ Neil Pasricha -- https://www.neil.blog/archive Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy. If you want to become part of the discussion, join the MGMA STAT panel by texting “stat” to 33550 or visit www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/mgma-stat-

This week we're in Boston at the MGMA Medical Practice Excellence Leaders Conference. In today's episode, we talk with Doral Davis-Jacobsen, MBA, FACMPE, and a managing consultant with over 20 years of experience in healthcare business process improvement, focusing on next generation managed care contracting, revenue cycle, benchmarking, operations optimization, quality initiatives, financial modeling, and project management. Jacobsen talks about her FACMPE journey and how that was transformative in her healthcare career.

This week we're in Boston at the MGMA Medical Practice Excellence Leaders Conference. In today's episode, we talk with Mariely Taveras, practice manager with the pulmonary practice at Weill Cornell Medicine. Taveras talks about networking with peers, the goals she had for this week in Boston, and her aspirations as a healthcare leader.

This week we're in Boston at the MGMA Medical Practice Excellence Leaders Conference. In today's episode, we talk with Carrie Kozlowski, OT, MBA, Chief Operations Officer & Co-Founder, Upfront Healthcare, and Maria McGowan, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Duly Health & Care. Carrie and Maria talk about patient care, building trusting relationships with patients, and they also explain what they're looking to add to their own leadership toolbox this week at the conference.

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the mess with mask rules, APM incentive payments, and flexible strategies. Sources in this episode Mask Rules -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/no-one-size-fits-all-approach-to-mask-rules-headin Qualifying APM Participants (QPs) -- https://go.mgma.com/dc/ugUULpIqHqbGua1qDPD-JhOj2oADozmDQrqPi282j7NBOAb7EN_fB1YtSefjjsXuNEIYRA8FXEBf6Oi9S6Vk_9ARlcmYaaxWq9blGAQoodjFGbn2-5C2Wr35I1CQXTYM_eB1tH3PuGJI4gOju-n9FtwzFxeauhd1ib8HkLm40UvoWPY2C2uQHwjdAc2LkYm2lcK1b5Kw_Xt19dlyAju5aR920joJEQuctd674Lk4ZjiQKY183rag1F9tu0nD6kH-sRNxP52_nVpUfU9eQVQJ7zVeKYAXWnMHXpe996a4kWtkEd6DJALe3FZJ6YbRB3UihEsA0PBUPxXf2p2Qi6Y-H94cHY7JdjJlw2I7elOjA_U9QdFrf9lxgyEdo7FBsCWkMpxzhCEfSlbTpJrsPYKU5QBORNJSrG6MsOXgR184-u4N9qCPISTJNhbZnl5rqPGKlDWZ6uY8hXkR-zd1FPqElg-LEOWToSYpWEWeoANJ6Ec3cSVG4smTftQeiWY4wPxtAUzVBhyOSgRytG2ObwHAoltVdcGf_HiUOLpffQVZUFB19E2fn7dEqtmv9suldwkwPMQ-Np9Y1toHsman8Yax7X6vtUz9t3kgGJGBnuPHZDEYglBsJ05UZh6AAX3IrTdydQQzpK06g1lJYAVoS2_4nQjmE4ha7vlyocqJ8R1HAMH

Our guest today is Owen Dahl, MGMA consultant and teacher of the upcoming Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program. This 7-week, instructor-led online course will explore lean techniques and evaluation processes with the goal to eliminate steps that don’t add value to your organization. The Green Belt program runs from Oct. 25 – Dec. 13 and is eligible for 30 ACMPE and 30 CEU credits. Visit mgma.com/green to learn more and to register. Resources: MGMA Leaders Conference: mgma.com/events/medical-pract…e-leaders-conference MGMA’s Leaders Blog: www.mgma.com/events/medical-pra…rence/leaders-blog Sponsors: Zoll Data Systems: The ZOLL A.R. Boost solution suite increases revenue from payers and patients in compliance with the No Surprises Act while reducing front-end workload and freeing up staff for higher-value activities. Visit www.zolldata.com/arboost to learn how you can ensure no payments are left on the table. Veradigm: Are you looking to strengthen your medical practice by boosting practice profitability and

Our guest today is Ashton Applewhite, author of the best-selling book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. Ashton is a keynote speaker at the Medical Practice Excellence Leaders Conference In Boston on Tuesday, October 11 at 10 am ET. Ashton will be talking on the topic of Age Against the Machine: Ending Ageism in the Workplace. Resources: This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism -- https://thischairrocks.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashton-applewhite-64658/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AshtonApplewhiteVideos Anti-Aging Clearinghouse: https://oldschool.info/ MGMA Leaders Conference: https://mgma.com/events/medical-practice-excellence-leaders-conference MGMA’s Leaders Blog: https://www.mgma.com/events/medical-practice-excellence-leaders-conference/leaders-blog Education offering: We want to share an exciting offering from MGMA – The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program. This 7-week, instructor-led online course will explore lean techniques and evaluation processes with t

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the surge in behavioral health needs, an update on electronic health information, and plans for anxiety screenings. Sources in this episode: A Surge in Demand for Behavioral Health Services -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/how-medical-practices-are-adapting-to-the-surge-in Information Blocking Toolkit -- https://www.mgma.com/resources/government-programs/information-blocking-toolkit-for-medical-groups?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-09-29&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGHKBu7nXLehy-LLIJFwu6VIFZhIYZkwMUgJRHLKIMY_rib3psY_LJsJF61vLuyF_ZVKF8XuM_LyQxyMQeaw0EUyL3j4gEYVgeIqyUbdo5hhw Routine Anxiety Screenings -- https://apnews.com/article/science-health-covid-mental-b6bdfec54c16ff04ca18bba18000bbf9?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGHHsx4UHapuh7Wj13zwDrpnSUIQAhKCsk6EFZFzXCd5obPTaPG0dh0rzWv5zrEWl1gGXZ-Wdm1WCd5R1-FLe6EiDpk5qDvMFFa1bPHsAikhA Additional resources: To

Our guest today is Erica Helsel, chief operations officer at Transformation Health Network. Erica is our first person to interview in our new MGMA podcast, Member spotlight, where we talk with practice leaders and hear their stories. If you’re interested in being interviewed, email us at podcasts@mgma.com. In our first member spotlight episode, we learn about Erica’s pandemic odyssey that took her from Kansas to Hawaii, and we learn about her role as a change agent in the healthcare world. Resources: MGMA Leaders Conference: www.mgma.com/events/medical-pra…onference/register MGMA’s Leaders Blog: mgma.com/events/medical-pract…ference/leaders-blog Entrepreneurial Operating System: https://www.eosworldwide.com/ Education offering: We want to share an exciting offering from MGMA – The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program. This 7-week, instructor-led online course will explore lean techniques and evaluation processes with the goal to eliminate steps that don’t add value to your organization. The Green Belt prog

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the great staffing challenge, an update on Medicare payment cuts, and how to defeat negative self-talk. Sources in this episode: Staffing is still the biggest challenge for practices -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/healthcare-in-2023-staffing-is-still-the-biggest-c Medicare payment cuts -- https://mgma.com/advocacy/get-involved/contact-congress?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGHBA7KMbDHewZ0Zfg0m013nkt7vqo1j60jXXopgNZ0rl-tbQpDNWHyYZVKqfvlXk4lMGrO6Vf08WeJUCbxuyf3zd35hA_-9ZndiRpKasSYRw#/67 Payment Reductions to Medicare Rates --https://mgma.com/practice-resources/government-programs/impact-of-payment-reductions-to-medicare-rates-in-?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-09-22&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGHBA7KMYNTdR9XhUPjgXEy4iXRPT5PTIf4phKxfd0sQlvJjeP6XJFoXbzk_w1o9ubiKiz2V7EEaArygPbQXhyw281lVfmgzABxCJOfPSbDGQ End negative self-talk -- https://productiveleaders

Our guest today is Christina Haxton, CEO and founder of The Center for Sustainable Strategies. Christina is here today to talk about the five factors of employee burnout and how to avoid them. Resources: The Center for Sustainable Strategies: https://centerforsustainablestrategies.com/ Christina Haxton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinahaxton/ Deloitte Burnout Study 2022: https://action.deloitte.com/insight/1568/burnout-is-a-current-problem-requiring-long-term-solutions Harvard Business Review on The Great Resignation: https://hbr.org/2021/10/with-so-many-people-quitting-dont-overlook-those-who-stay MGMA Leaders Conference: https://www.mgma.com/events/medical-practice-excellence-leaders-conference/register MGMA’s Leaders Blog: https://mgma.com/events/medical-practice-excellence-leaders-conference/leaders-blog Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by ZOLL Data Systems A.R. optimization solutions for healthcare. The ZOLL A.R. Boost solution suite increases revenue from payers and pati

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the development of next-gen healthcare leaders, a prior authorization update, and steps for strategic planning. Sources in this episode: Next-Gen Healthcare Leaders -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/building-a-bench-of-next-generation-medical-practi Prior Authorization Legislation Update -- https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-statements/september-14,-2022-mgma-statement-on-house-passage?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-09-15&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGG4AF9IYnWqNvPICdxcr__TCr6MbGkqA0P3APPmZLPG9dPGURETGwmAG568_5UE3eaIe_uxFM8qNaqnZtchmPYeZvgwU9zH3IR92g_NWHBLA MGMA’s Contact Congress Portal -- https://mgma.com/advocacy/get-involved/contact-congress?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGG4AF9IQTOr-kwRKdv0K5l5WpBIc6-0XVuOgsGaGF-qgrJ_2M5DHKwg8dZtDiTSjC0Fi3-MrVFKkIhDE2dCbG0_0MT8ZHVsEKkvgQ-WZFy3Q#/44 Strategically Plan Your Next Strateg