Mgma Small Talk

Our guest today is Adrienne Lloyd, an MGMA Consultant, and CEO and founder of Optimize Healthcare. Adrienne is here today to talk about what you can do to combat the challenges of inflation and staffing through value-based care models. Resources: Adrienne Lloyd Resources and Tools: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61aa05ee6fd16bd0a4ddb515 Optimize Healthcare Resources: https://www.adriennelloyd.com/optimize-healthcare-free-resources-growth-culture MGMA Leaders Conference: www.mgma.com/events/medical-pra…onference/register MGMA’s Leaders Blog: mgma.com/events/medical-pract…how-many-has-your(Go to www.mgma.com or the MGMA Insights newsletter for a new Leaders Blog post each week.) Data Report: 2022 MGMA DataDive Benchmarks of Top-Performing Medical Groups: https://mgma.com/data/landing-pages/2022-mgma-data-dive-better-performers-report Sponsor: MGMA DataDive is an online-based platform with thousands of metrics allowing you to see the best in your organization, or areas for improvement. No matter your org

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on stress and burnout, the 2023 Medicare PFS, and FDNY dealing with 9/11-related illnesses. Sources in this episode: Stress and burnout for healthcare leaders -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/stress-and-burnout-a-growing-concern-for-healthcar MGMA and the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposals -- https://mgma.com/news-insights/press/september-6,-2022-mgma-provides-comprehensive-comm?utm_source=nl-gov-kh-washington-connection-2022-09-08&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGGu_UgilrjV0h2lSrChReRjCibi8TQmIdU39CQ7YIBFDXu9vXD1cG2qnQkBNotRFl-v7Lyrw-HI2gXFNJBkRjkW--N-ZRY4qf8sABuVMIeBA FDNY fatalities from post-9/11 illnesses -- https://abc7ny.com/fdny-911-september-11-world-trade-center/12216375/ 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 textin

Our guest today is Craig Wiberg senior manager of digital events at MGMA. Craig is here today to talk about what you can expect to learn and experience at MGMA’s Medical Practice Excellence: Leaders Conference which will be held Oct 9-12 in Boston. Resources: MGMA Leaders Conference: www.mgma.com/events/medical-pra…onference/register MGMA’s Leaders Blog: mgma.com/events/medical-pract…how-many-has-your(Go to www.mgma.com or the MGMA Insights newsletter for a new Leaders Blog post each week.) Sponsor: MGMA’s Medical Practice Excellence: Leaders Conference -- Registration is now open. Last year in San Diego, Leaders was a blast, it was nice to get back to in-person events, so I am excited to attend again this year in Boston. The conference is this October 9-12, so register soon and don’t miss this opportunity to learn and advance your career. Head to www.mgma.com/events to learn more! We'd love to hear from you. Tell us what you think. Let us know if there's a topic you want us to cover or an expert you'd

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on Medicare payment cuts, an information blocking update, and bottom-up innovation. Sources in this episode: Medicare payment cuts -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/patients-and-practices-face-dire-consequences-of-p Information Blocking Update -- https://mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-letters/august-18,-2022-mgma-and-partner-organizations-req?utm_source=nl-gov-kh-washington-connection-2022-09-01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGGl_jsALsgLb75Oedk44Kq9SwyPs32hMPtDUxCoxkixoWYxBLFN1CXL2vqbMFPDR6OdX1HBW_jd8wz6JuutUf7Sr9zA1WD2HxYMXrEBU2t6g Bottom-Up Innovation -- https://hbr.org/2022/08/dont-let-hierarchy-stifle-innovation?ab=hero-main-text&registration=success&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGGjjLVD9fK2igD84za4TFUb1Wf0Lmd7xS3jH4GAIAeSm9NdF5a-WmL0OKymyhc3TviEEybh_bjRYWICMP0eumXCe5ZN93WjjoMyxi9v0GI-g Additional resources: To keep up with the latest hea

Our guests today are Taya Moheiser, chief revenue cycle officer at H4 Technology, LLC, and Kem Tolliver, president and CEO at Medical Revenue Cycle Specialists. Kem and Taya are colleagues, friends, co-presenters and authorities on revenue cycle management. They’re also the authors of “Revenue Cycle Management: Don’t Get Lost in the Financial Maze.” Taya and Kem are featured speakers at MGMA’s Leaders Conference in Boston which will be held Oct. 9-12. Resources: Taming and Innovating Your Revenue Cycle Management Model: https://www.mgma.com/resources/revenue-cycle/insights-taming-and-innovating-your-revenue-cycle RevDive: https://sliceofhealthcare.com/revdive/ Revenue Cycle Management: Don’t Get Lost in The Financial Maze: https://www.mgma.com/practice-resources/products/revenue-cycle-management-dont-get-lost-in-the-fi 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-lea

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on salaries and wages, a public health emergency update, and time management tips. Sources in this episode: Physician Burnout --https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/burnout-driven-physician-resignations-and-early-re Regulatory Burden Survey -- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5NYN5HT?utm_source=nl-gov-kh-washington-connection-reg-alert-2022-08-24&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGGc90U8ue3WZnKDhHOnRT3QvBxSLKvikvDefPtvl10Exc4s0fm0mI1n9DggU93k0TUtz1vujhdixNUs9U_ofNoNw7HvxW2cBuDeOnSXiw4gw Tiny Habits, Big Changes -- https://productiveleaders.com/tiny-habits-in-key-areas-for-big-changes/ 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-overview. Keep up with the latest industry news by su

Our guest today is Cindy Mazzocchi, senior manager of engineering operations at DrFirst. Cindy has decades of experience in leading teams at healthcare organizations and has earned her FACMPE. Cindy is here today to share highlights from her journey as a healthcare leader and to offer insights on resources and tools that she’s leaned on during her career. Resources: MGMA’s Leaders Blog: www.mgma.com/events/medical-pra…rence/leaders-blog (Watch www.mgma.com or the MGMA Insights newsletter for a new Leaders Blog post each week. You can find it on the homepage of www.mgma.com.) Sponsor: Social Climb — Are you still asking your patients, “How did you hear about us?” Your great reputation, fantastic website, and amazing advertising campaigns don’t matter if they don’t bring in new patients. If you’re not collecting data on your marketing efforts, you’re wasting your marketing spend. Visit Get.SocialClimb.com/MGMA to learn how SocialClimb’s platform helps you get more patients with data-backed marketing that tr

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on salaries and wages, a public health emergency update, and time management tips. Sources in this episode: Budgeting Medical Practice Support Staff Salaries --https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/striking-the-right-balance-in-budgeting-medical-pr Primary Care Docs Need 27 Hours a Day -- https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/100163?trw=no?utm_source=nl-corp-ch-insights-newsletter-2022-08-16&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general-communications&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGGRhkHSEZA69M6zQJiKzhnqACLojjCT1psXXUmh5yQsVvCRWDK9ayDq-1IrpfmBMPYiz6_hqSFg090SCs0YktfJwzFIsCfVhxTEvZ09TLsBQ HHS expected to renew COVID-19 PHE -- https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj1oOL7zNP5AhXqGTQIHbmUABQQFnoECAMQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Frevcycleintelligence.com%2Fnews%2Ffah-asks-hhs-cms-to-extend-covid-19-phe-regulatory-waivers%23%3A~%3Atext%3DAugust%2

Our guest today is Katie Lawrence, MHA CMPE, executive director, Ambulatory & Medical Group Optimization at Prisma Health. She’s here today to talk about engaging staff in an optimal way so that practices are retaining their best and brightest employees. Katie will also be speaking twice at MGMA’s Leaders Conference in Boston which will be held there Oct. 9-12. Resources: MGMA’s Leaders Blog: www.mgma.com/events/medical-pra…rence/leaders-blog (Watch www.mgma.com or the MGMA Insights newsletter for a new Leaders Blog post each week. You can find it on the homepage of www.mgma.com.) Sponsor: Social Climb — Are you still asking your patients, “How did you hear about us?” Your great reputation, fantastic website, and amazing advertising campaigns don’t matter if they don’t bring in new patients. If you’re not collecting data on your marketing efforts, you’re wasting your marketing spend. Visit Get.SocialClimb.com/MGMA to learn how SocialClimb’s platform helps you get more patients with data-backed marke

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on collection challenges, the Inflation Reduction Act, and Amazon enters healthcare. Sources in this episode: Collection Challenges -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/collection-challenges-growing-for-medical-practice Inflation Reduction Act -- https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.mgma.com%2Fdc%2FCEJqccR-ra3D9NM10zIBVjnzXx-MOjEduIVJ_TQAt-1nN37QejkU709vNZq-Ck2wcn61Y6FkcE5GvpSpwad2hdkd4Jjs9wNMjbRKM5FWQq0ky4POgZtbd_VzkIOWza57_AYR_0UJ6QrOzguBLTiKp1NHy00GGQhcidFlkKhivfuLkaJLdLObMnZi9VIM2EVfWf_E2Kj-kBVrabD5lQZOnjqJlt8nnXDyWeoQ0vBk9SpfLQH3U3jAyfq4xTOvLr3zwc-DvjyUr2fXFyFyxWKk0Q%3D%3D%2FMTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGGK8RRT7G-T5KWzxH7LsyOUd4Xu-uLTPt0dEicz4LBTmt8vYApx4UaFFBicnoUpkW9S7battY%3D&data=05%7C01%7Cdwilliams%40mgma.com%7C809ac2c1802c4c0cbb5508da7b91cb49%7C105543933af84a26a3f7c5a86009ea7f%7C0%7C0%7C637958163376558887%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%

Our guest today is Patrick Sauer, president and founder of Next Health Innovations, LLC. Patrick is also an MGMA consultant with more than 20 years of healthcare leadership and executive experience with hospitals and healthcare systems. Patrick has earned his MHA, FACHE, CMPE and he’s here today to talk about his healthcare journey, the role of an MGMA consultant, and how to create better patient care processes in healthcare organizations. Resources: MGMA Consulting: https://www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Patrick Sauer: https://www.mgma.com/consulting/meet-the-team/patrick-sauer-mha-fache-cmpe MGMA’s Leaders Blog: https://www.mgma.com/events/medical-practice-excellence-leaders-conference/leaders-blog (Watch www.mgma.com or the MGMA Insights newsletter for a new Leaders Blog post each week. You can find it on the homepage of www.mgma.com.) Sponsor: Social Climb — Are you still asking your patients, “How did you hear about us?” Your great reputation, fantastic website, and amazing advertising cam

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on patient no shows, the Affordable Care Act, and reducing physician burnout. Sources in this episode: Patient No Shows -- https://mgma.com/data/data-stories/patient-no-shows-pose-concern-amid-medical-practic Analysis: 2022 Section 1557 Proposed Rule -- https://www.mgma.com/practice-resources/government-programs/analysis-2022-section-1557-proposed-rule?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-08-04&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGGB7ehc3UkScQmb_ZMBGwa11CsuOX0aGW12r0P1et30lFviDwzE698fGV0dXgixQc-MZCglf8C2zyfhzZX52Z9B6woZhQRyWhYo_1nvQgWMg Ways to Save Hours Each Day in Your Physician Practice -- https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/8-ways-save-hours-each-day-your-physician-practice?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGF_htyX_LJxjBs7NXVsxr7WYa3b20RUt8t_oM55fJXKZD0L3IFTsRhBlk9iTpYC3_aydlNUFlgFzUZv4rFBFqKaRgUYlewRe4iT2mPHG57_g Additional resources: To keep up with

Our guest today is Beth Lachance, CEO of REVA Global Medical (https://www.revaglobalmd.com/). Beth is here today to talk about the benefits of a medical practice virtual assistant and the unique business model that REVA Global Medical has developed. Sponsors: Social Climb — Are you still asking your patients, “How did you hear about us?” Your great reputation, fantastic website, and amazing advertising campaigns don’t matter if they don’t bring in new patients. If you’re not collecting data on your marketing efforts, you’re wasting your marketing spend. Visit Get.SocialClimb.com/MGMA to learn how SocialClimb’s platform helps you get more patients with data-backed marketing that tracks patients from first touch to a scheduled visit and beyond. MGMA Events -- Are you looking to grow in your career? Join MGMA for the Financial Management Certificate Program on August 9-11. This MGMA Certificate Program is an in-depth online learning experience that provides healthcare leaders with a mastery of financial mana

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on prior authorization, marketing your medical practice, and breaking bad practice habits. Sources in this episode: Marketing to High-value Patients -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/three-steps-medical-group-practices-should-take-wh Prior Authorization/Contact Congress Template -- https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/get-involved/contact-congress?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGF46tETT9aSlAZV4BsCtkx1I2Cj70PYaNn3qn2uZan_tpmEpixj6xFgchIuZI34zAiUOdkv6faMZkbG3LRQo8pLQT634BdMvs3BcNDsjr2zw#/44 Breaking bad habits at your practice -- https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/breaking-bad-habits-at-your-practice 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-overview. Keep up with the latest industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newslette

Our guest today is Karl Sundberg, CEO of Catalyst Medical Group. Karl is here today to talk about the sources of practice data that are leveraged to answer questions, create solutions and drive performance. Karl is also a featured speaker at MGMA’s Leaders Conference in Boston, which will be held there Oct. 9-12. Go to MGMA.com/events to register today. Sponsors: Social Climb — Are you still asking your patients, “How did you hear about us?” Your great reputation, fantastic website, and amazing advertising campaigns don’t matter if they don’t bring in new patients. If you’re not collecting data on your marketing efforts, you’re wasting your marketing spend. Visit Get.SocialClimb.com/MGMA to learn how SocialClimb’s platform helps you get more patients with data-backed marketing that tracks patients from first touch to a scheduled visit and beyond. MGMA Events -- Are you looking to grow in your career? Join MGMA for the Financial Management Certificate Program on August 9-11. This MGMA Certificate Program is

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on staffing shortage solutions, a government affairs PFS analysis, and a patient retention strategy. Sources in this episode: Finding new workforce solutions amid staffing shortages -- https://mgma.com/data/data-stories/the-ma-conundrum-finding-new-workforce-solutions-a Medicare Physician Payment and Quality Reporting Changes -- https://mgma.com/practice-resources/government-programs/analysis-proposed-2023-medicare-physician-payment?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-07-21&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGFv55d1-TbT9P6_WbuCFfb65XFt09NmavnrQtpTPVekPctnrBlPxVcx7VHA0XfcvZldB-Ez-mGxw3TWbXD8SX42nVLHgU_SOZ9ZywkPypSgg Patient retention strategies -- https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2022/07/14/patient-acquisition-vs-retention-which-is-more-important-for-healthcare-businesses/?sh=12c93a7f419c&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGFtebDl6xH0MSZ80g-CqNYsYx1jt8uYLF32iuS

Our guest today is Kevin Brown, an author and keynote speaker. Kevin is here today to talk about The Hero Effect. Kevin is also the opening keynote speaker at MGMA’s Leaders Conference in Boston, which will be held there Oct. 9-12. Kevin believes that leadership begins with mastering self along with the daily habits required to become world-class leaders, mentors, and coaches to the teams we live and do business with. The foundation of this program can be summed up in one powerful idea: We reproduce what we are. Sponsors: Social Climb — Are you still asking your patients, “How did you hear about us?” Your great reputation, fantastic website, and amazing advertising campaigns don’t matter if they don’t bring in new patients. If you’re not collecting data on your marketing efforts, you’re wasting your marketing spend. Visit Get.SocialClimb.com/MGMA to learn how SocialClimb’s platform helps you get more patients with data-backed marketing that tracks patients from first touch to a scheduled visit and beyond.

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the rise in COVID-19 cases, guidance for reproductive care, and why laughter makes for good leaders. Sources in this episode: A Rise in COVID-19 Cases -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/omicron-ba-4,-ba-5-surge-causes-spike-in-sick-leav EMTALA Guidance -- https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/reinforcement-emtala-obligations-specific-patients-who-are-pregnant-or-are-experiencing-pregnancy-0?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-07-14&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGFm5JJTtKMKLMcg9dxlSpu6MIbSibrXcINrTwG7Je7a0Zv4YNox41oJyrt8OBlqqXBy4efT4u2ZVOHkD8dJP2dFSe2RdVS7c2bXOcQg9OrqQ President Biden’s Executive Order on reproductive health -- https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/07/08/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-sign-executive-order-protecting-access-to-reproduct

Our guest today is Debbie Hudson, business development and account executive at SVMIC (https://www.svmic.com/). Debbie is here to talk about her journey as a healthcare leader, the benefits of mentors, mentoring, and growing a strong network as aspects of career growth. Debbie also discusses her role at the upcoming Medical Practice Excellence: Leaders Conference, which will be held in Boston Oct. 9-12. Debbie and Tracy Bird, president of Medical Practice Advisors, will lead a three-hour workshop on ACMPE Certification Bootcamp, a comprehensive preparation for those seeking to complete their Board Certification through ACMPE. Go to www.mgma.com/events to register today to take advantage of early bird rates. To learn more about board certification through MGMA go to https://www.mgma.com/certification/board-certification/become-acmpe-board-certified?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=120_acmpe_become_board_certified_feb_2022_dv&utm_id=120_acmpe_become_board_certified+&utm_term=acmpe

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on inflation, patient privacy, and solutions for workforce shortages. Sources in this episode: Medical Practices and Inflation -- https://www.mgma.com/stat-070522 HHS issues patient privacy guidance following Dobbs v. Jackson ruling -- https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/06/29/hhs-issues-guidance-to-protect-patient-privacy-in-wake-of-supreme-court-decision-on-roe.html?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-07-07&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGFd4RhBDXq-vQ7_NqvZfwuBr10pvl-jOddBwW8YOxn1H6x5znMsb9uJ2wia3YmKoTubKz89u2Dy1qbFDcr86bT_-g60qx_b3qS4C-FA1eAxA Solutions for Workforce Shortages --https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/top-clinical-leaders-share-solutions-workforce-shortages?utm_source=nl-corp-ch-insights-newsletter-2022-07-05&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general-communications&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGFbc2yFhsPib-TopnZnywobf8AhBS6KVo5uFu2Nyr