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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

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_qMtKEwrtpqrdtbC9KiiJwM2gydhEnG6niVwraCzDg1KjSK_Vv94k7Slgus7wTyO4a5553MyAT5H8BJU3MZmT3G4fJJDfoMHRNZcibqg https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/these-5-trends-will-shape-healthcare-s-labor-shortages-2022-and-beyond?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGB6N6dDl4shyZrLlIHixYTS9d6Fh7qXBm3nWiWEYwdldB69BFz2bwJtfRLKOImW0DTmuShFAWlLzFGel4jQk1u9MgpyYswFCnf5qBwKNe-LQ https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-omnibus-covid-19-health-care-staff-vaccination-requirements-2021.pdf?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-reg-alert-2022-

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-clinical-intelligence-replaces-scribes/ • https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mgma.com%2Fresources%2Fhealth-information-technology%2Fmeet-the-exam-room-of-the-future-and-reduce-burnou&token=e56b0f-1-1641943856377 • www.nuance.com/healthcare.html • https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nuance-healthcare-solutions Sponsors: Thanks to MineralTree and to MedEvolve for sponsoring this week’s show. MineralTree is a leading AP and payment automation provider in healthcare, and they’d love to show you why. To learn more, v

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-help-your-employees-grow?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_monthly&utm_campaign=leadership_not_activesubs&deliveryName=DM169614 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 industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter. Listen to our podcasts at www.mgma.com/listen. If you have

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).

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 each individual team member as a key contributor to their success." Resources for this episode: • Ted Lasso (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy) • MGMA (mgma.com/events) • Harvard Business Review (https://hbr.org/) • Dr. John Kotter (https://www.kotterinc.com/8-step-process-for-leading-change/) Sponsors: Thanks to MineralTree and to MedEvolve for sponsoring this week’s show. MineralTree is a leading AP and payment automation provider in healthcare, and they’d love to show you wh

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=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGBoMU5fpG-mEKAXXj4WaDL3Dzw8NFl_xFE79XAZSTdEEhJwYFpmiWqo-hE4C0eWz3mzVeRfIOJojX2xJ_IVSMl9djFjzWVciUtx8npcT26ng https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/author-talks-why-burnout-is-an-epidemic-and-what-to-do-about-it?cid=other-eml-dre-mip-mck&hlkid=a774e1a8976d4a078406df70a8406fd5&hctky=10385023&hdpid=2029de4c-9612-49e8-b305-41053932e694 Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy. If you want to become part of the discussion, joi

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, QGenda (www.qgenda.com/). Dr. Hunt is both an entrepreneur and an emergency medicine physician and he believes that physicians are natural entrepreneurs because of their curiosity and willingness to try new approaches until a solution is found. This interview took place in May 2021. In our final conversation, we hear from keynote speaker Shola Richards. Shola is founder and CEO at Go Together Global (sholarichards.com/insights/). In this September 2021 interview, Shola explains how kindness and mindfulness help health

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, 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 industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter. If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at podcasts@mgma.com.

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://www.amazon.com/Doc-Related-Physicians-Fixing-Ailing-Health/dp/0578258048/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Sponsors: Thanks to MineralTree and to MedEvolve for sponsoring this week’s show. If you don’t know the outcomes your staff are producing every day, you aren’t operating successfully. MedEvolve can help you find solutions to the biggest problems medical practices face. Go to medevolve.com/about-us/ to learn more. MineralTree is a leading AP and payment automation provider in healthca

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.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 industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter. If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at podcasts@mgma.com.

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://medevolve.com/about-us/ https://www.mylifelinkapp.com/ Sponsors: Thanks to MGMA.com/events and to MedEvolve for sponsoring this week’s show. If you don’t know the outcomes your staff are producing every day, you aren’t operating successfully. MedEvolve can help you find solutions to the biggest problems medical practices face. Go to https://medevolve.com/about-us/ to learn more. Recognizing that staffing is the biggest challenge heading into 2022 for medical practices, MGMA is offering a five-hour virtual

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on fully vaccinated medical staffs, Medicare relief, and staying safe at holiday office parties. Sources in this episode: https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/one-year-into-covid-19-vaccinations,-most-medical https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/house-passes-bill-to-avert-medicare-sequester-paygo-cuts https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/managing-office-holiday-party-risks 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 industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter. If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at podcasts@mgma.com.

Welcome to the first episode of the MGMA Leadership Insights podcast. Today, we’re joined by Steve Dickens, FACMPE, JD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-a-dickens-651b479/). Steve is vice president of medical practice services at SVMIC (https://home.svmic.com/). Steve believes great leaders are forged through great relationships and great character. As he says, "leadership is simple; it's just not easy." Resources for this episode: • Leadership is a Verb (https://tracyspears.com/books/) by Tracy Spears and Wally Schmader • Exceptional Leaders Playbook(https://tracyspears.com/books/) by Tracy Spears and Wally Schmader • Life's Little Instruction Book (https://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Little-Instruction-Book-Observations/dp/1558538356) by H. Jackson Brown • John Maxwell (https://www.johnmaxwell.com/) • Mary Kelly (https://productiveleaders.com/) Sponsors: Thanks to MineralTree and to MedEvolve for sponsoring this week’s show. MineralTree is a leading AP and payment automation provider in healthcare, and t

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on medical supply costs, health worker vaccine mandates, and the golden rule. Sources in this episode: 2022 Medicare Outlook (https://mgma.com/events/2022-medicare-outlook -- this is an MGMA member-exclusive webinar) https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/medical-supply-costs-still-high-amid-covid-19-spik https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-joe-biden-business-health-lawsuits-2d05c688115e139b034ec4a497140c3b https://hbr.org/2021/11/becoming-a-more-humane-leader 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 industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter. If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at podcasts@mgma.com.