Mgma Small Talk

In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast, host Daniel Williams welcomes Bill Kenney, CEO of Dermatology Consultants, to share his expertise in developing an employee wellness program. Bill discusses his background in healthcare management and social work. He outlines Dermatology Consultants' size and scope and his role overseeing 180 employees across four clinic locations. Kenney is a featured speaker at the upcoming MGMA Staffing Conference on August 15-16, 2022 in Burlington, MA. Key Takeaways- Investing in an outside consulting group was critical to keeping the wellness program on track and staff accountable. - Engaging physician leaders from the start helped gain buy-in for initiatives. - Quarterly competitions and a symbolic "goat trophy" drive fun, healthy competition between teams. - Involving staff in planning ensures activities appeal to their interests. - Measuring engagement, costs, satisfaction and goal achievement indicates program success. On Physician EngagementSome of the key chal