Mgma Small Talk

Our guest today is Juli Smith director of strategic partnerships at ZOLL Data Systems. Juli is here today to talk about key ways that practices can reduce patient-facing administrative and revenue cycle tasks. Additional resources: Zoll Data Systems - https://www.zolldata.com/ Juli Smith on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juligforde Zoll Data article - https://www.mgma.com/resources/revenue-cycle/5-simple-steps-to-help-medical-groups-avoid-costly This episode is sponsored by: MGMA Events — Medical Practice Excellence: Financial Conference is an industry-leading financial management conference designed to arm healthcare professionals with the education and tools needed to run a more profitable and efficient practice. Go to www.mgma.com/events to register for the event, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Atlanta. ZOLL Data Systems — As a healthcare organization, do you feel like processing your claims is too manual or takes too long? Or ever feel like you’re just leaving claim revenue on the

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 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 Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter. Listen to our podcasts at www.mgma.com/listen. Join us at the premier event for financial management in healthcare, the MPE: Financial Conference, March 31-April 2. Go to www.mgma.com/events/mpe22-finan

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://retinalscreenings.com/case-study/prisma-health-case-study/ This episode is sponsored by: MGMA Events — Medical Practice Excellence: Financial Conference is an industry-leading financial management conference designed to arm healthcare professionals with the education and tools needed to run a more profitable and efficient practice. Go to www.mgma.com/events to register for the event, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Atlanta. ZOLL Data Systems — As a healthcare organization, do you feel like processing your claims

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_w8naP55NTE7u64dxh0CtCbg5nCEoMcjnSR8ekq1bLvp12D9y4qsjWCgxvUQ https://mgma.com/advocacy/issues/surprise-billing?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-03-10&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGDEuWvw2OJCtFujkRZEoczxQdSpxFzpEbwZy5vMDpCEgohlleZ7BrXcDoohrQFe-vDtCmyFl0VXTDKWM5A8bF3Wn6_z2hCUpg4XtZjyCQfAw https://productiveleaders.com/5-ways-to-find-out-if-you-are-maximizing-your-time/ Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy. If you want to become

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=1646784106.1449489593505859375000 Data with Storytelling -- https://www.thechiefstoryteller.com/services/storytelling-with-data/ This episode is sponsored by: MGMA Events — Medical Practice Excellence: Financial Conference is an industry-leading financial management conference designed to arm healthcare professionals with the education and tools needed to run a more profitable and efficient practice. Go to www.mgma.com/events to register for the event, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Atlanta. ZOLL Data

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/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-letters/february-28,-2022-mgma-and-partner-organizations-u?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-03-03&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGC7tjryOqjT-daTuUq694v0aX3fDwxkaF9WQaAGh6Cc0jXf24ojj1F5kWiEAKjdtnb9sZAM0CjO0NayHjWXojqfxmYDeko4QSbx8EP91vlPg 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 te

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/insights-navy-commander-turned-ceo-shares-leaders This episode is sponsored by: MGMA Events — Medical Practice Excellence: Financial Conference is an industry-leading financial management conference designed to arm healthcare professionals with the education and tools needed to run a more profitable and efficient practice. Go to www.mgma.com/events to register for the event, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Atlanta. ZOLL Data Systems — As a healthcare organization, do you feel like processing your claims i

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) login.microsoftonline.com/mgmasso.onmi…ecd5381784fd CMS webinar: https://cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_WJwZoWg3TtSWC6GrfBl29g?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-02-24&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGCytAd58SwE_nANm3W4vrN3cAfic0Mk1AWG-lZt5FheNFFpgjn0QSAGPrEh6UUnsA0W9EALJrKn6EedaXks8l1kWSN9_od9OwdNS6J2r5P1Q Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy. If you want to become part of the discus

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 This episode is sponsored by: MGMA Events — Medical Practice Excellence: Financial Conference is an industry-leading financial management conference designed to arm healthcare professionals with the education and tools needed to run a more profitable and efficient practice. Go to www.mgma.com/events to register for the event, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Atlanta. HSG — If you’re struggling with your practice management dashboards or lacking a reporting structure that will keep your data consistent and

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 manager, MGMA Intro/outro audio: "Street Walk," Paolo Pavan (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

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--oyHZ9RLIa4nYpiKjckuSG6YeHbxy7t66Ld6XXzRhapKWzEaiH4Dy3LUf-719E_sLA34C6HygwZA2i3NlhdGY1DJow MGMA letter to CMS: https://mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-letters/february-14,-2022-mgma-and-hundreds-of-healthcare?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-02-17&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGCpsEwhTFL4mk18hWSDrkGJVIXB07pJ_hk6SYRbA2H7HeiJikcKmnK4vxS8SCO4GcL1XNaffSnFIBchi0QLdKBhAL7Jev83nl_fz9HQZv20g Surprise Billing Landing page: https://mgma.com/advoca

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 panel discussion. This episode is sponsored by: MGMA Events — Medical Practice Excellence: Financial Conference is an industry-leading financial management conference designed to arm healthcare professionals with the education and tools needed to run a more profitable and efficient practice. Go to www.mgma.com/events to register for the event, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Atlanta. HSG — If you’re struggling with your practice management dashboards or lacking a reporting structure that will keep yo

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-WYqx0q0aId66J8N2jrtL12zd1AbNmBOHMxkDy3qNC3sucP52eq4hLrROgwB4s3mM1VTnM2PFzqNw https://mgma.com/advocacy/make-change-happen/contact-congress?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGCgrSUHSyHPLZgfU8PHI5jSSF-_avcKctcvvZqfpF1Gm0Dkj19kgl2fFtSl0wM9879wv_6QKWLHIMsDC2Ucif3Pd31Z7Q6-ZRGiPqsXOJEhw#/66 https://hbr.org/2022/02/we-need-time-to-rehabilitate-from-the-trauma-of-the-pandemic?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=dailyalert_notactsubs&deliveryName=DM175245 https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/healthcare-orgs-hit-revenue-cycle-talent-r

Our guest today is Betsy Nicoletti. Betsy is a speaker, writer and consultant, and a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). She has worked in and around physician offices since the mid-80s and says her goal is to simplify coding for physicians and their staff. Resources for this episode: • Betsy Nicoletti's website (https://www.betsynicoletti.com/) • Coding Intel (https://codingintel.com/betsy-nicoletti/) • Betsy on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-nicoletti) • MGMA Education Opportunities (mgma.com/events) This episode is sponsored by: MGMA Events — Medical Practice Excellence: Financial Conference is an industry-leading financial management conference designed to arm healthcare professionals with the education and tools needed to run a more profitable and efficient practice. Go to www.mgma.com/events to register for the event, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Atlanta. You can qualify for the early bird rate by registering by February 8. HSG — If you’re struggling with your practice mana

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-several-hundred-other-or?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-02-03&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGCXqcPXKeNcEpEiYgpa1e1DuXNvVc7XAclRNbhE-aGu_pkJT8tW007SdSEKqLQssI_7r9_Nl3Ju4VlCVDEQKpjMTpAfdIAfk3TJqAb5z_-1A Physician Mental Health -- https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/27/opinion/many-doctors-suffer-anxiety-depression-states-arent-helping/?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGCVQYSseaQK5VtmMlhhCtUk6F2sInVF8sCwhsrDk6Ui6L2dRdPmPgRWannClK1E5nipx111C3TwYjkHj_m7

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 van der Sommen's FACMPE fellowship paper: (https://www.mgma.com/resources/quality-patient-experience/exploring-a-lost-generation-adolescent-and-young) • MGMA’s ACMPE Program (https://mgma.com/certification/american-college-of-medical-prac) • MGMA Education Opportunities (mgma.com/events) • Catcher in the Rye (https://www.amazon.com/Catcher-Rye-J-D-Salinger/dp/0316769487) • Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/030735215

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_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGCMPkTkpNK_ri-XnmMEzdjOHWD-ePdEb1ISaSaJODJY-X4ejsIQpLIWEpyT-ob1grDBKwxnaEQUZk44RQ3AzbI6QNFPuL_lVlgonX3X5wVjA Provider Relief Fund -- https://www.hrsa.gov/provider-relief/reporting-auditing/reporting-resources?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-01-26&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGCOpqxsqKbKBZYjA93YEpiJqqSSUFf0h_IAjlqNkv3ShVVRPB3KHY282cGWcB7u19LMEex3DD09jAU28VTavpa5jw9_gEbuwQ6XHXQT_f1Yg Additional resources: To keep up wit

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 Email: govaff@mgma.org Phone: 202.293.3450 This episode is sponsored by: MGMA Events — Medical Practice Excellence: Financial Conference is an industry-leading financial management conference designed to arm healthcare professionals with the education and tools needed to run a more profitable and efficient practice. Go to www.mgma.com/events to register for the event, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Atlanta. CareCloud – CareCloud’s free revenue cycle assessment uncovers billing mistakes, so you ca

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.gov/legal/PHE/Pages/COVID19-14Jan2022.aspx?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-01-20&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGCFo5CzH82u_GnHnC6VGgWLk2xXW34y5tVJy-X59Sh6C9WiQEAHtspOiJRHgkXeV96asQRruv1ApMCgpiSMoVFdzwajAnVjfx3hb_NbRfk_A 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. Keep up with the latest in

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, Product Innovation, Surescripts Thanks to Surescripts for helping make this episode possible and for their part in designing the content for the panel discussion. This episode is sponsored by: MGMA Events — Medical Practice Excellence: Financial Conference is an industry-leading financial management conference designed to arm healthcare professionals with the education and tools needed to run a more profitable and efficient practice. Go to www.mgma.com/events to register for the event, which will be held M