Mgma Small Talk

Welcome to this week’s episode of the MGMA Week in Review Podcast, hosted by Daniel Williams, Senior Editor at MGMA, and Colleen Luckett, Editor and Writer at MGMA. In today’s episode, we cover a range of critical topics affecting healthcare leaders, including a wave of bipartisan health legislation passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, the complexities of employee monitoring in healthcare, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in streamlining electronic health records (EHRs). We also dive into the rising DIY medicine trend and discuss important cybersecurity measures for healthcare organizations.Key Takeaways:Bipartisan Health Legislation:This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed 14 bipartisan health bills, all aimed at improving the well-being of Americans. The focus is on strengthening Medicaid and Medicare, preventing fraud, and supporting vulnerable populations, such as individuals with Down syndrome.These bills include the Medicaid Program Improvement Act and the Fraud Prevention