Mgma Small Talk

Welcome to another episode of the MGMA Week in Review Podcast with hosts Daniel Williams, Senior Editor at MGMA, and Colleen Luckett, Editor and Writer at MGMA. In today's episode, we tackle some pressing issues facing medical practice leaders. We delve into the recent Medicare physician cuts, explore strategies to boost employee morale through modern benefits enrollment, discuss the rising costs of drug supplies and IT expenses, and highlight key findings from Press Ganey's patient experience report. We'll also touch on the concept of administrative harm and its impact on healthcare. Let's dive into these critical topics and uncover solutions that can help you navigate these challenges effectively.Major Takeaways:Medicare Physician Cuts:CMS has proposed a 2.8% decrease in Medicare physician fees for 2025, sparking concern among physician groups. Anders Gillberg, Senior VP of Government Affairs at MGMA, criticizes the proposal as "critically short-sighted."The American College of Rheumatology highlights a 29%