Mgma Small Talk

Welcome to the MGMA Week in Review Podcast, hosted by Daniel Williams, Senior Editor at MGMA, and Colleen Luckett, Editor and Writer at MGMA. In this episode, Daniel and Colleen bring you the latest updates on key health metrics, strategies for combating burnout in healthcare, and new tools from MGMA to improve practice efficiency. Tune in as they cover the most important topics from life expectancy improvements to innovative solutions for healthcare professionals facing burnout.Major Takeaways:Positive Health Trends in the U.S. (reported by Axios):Life Expectancy: Increased to 77.5 years in 2022, rebounding from 76.4 years in 2021.Overdose Deaths: Decreasing in 2023 and continuing into 2024 due to factors like reduced social isolation and the availability of Naloxone.Cancer Survival Rates: Increased survival rates for all cancers combined (up to 69%), with breakthroughs in treatments for blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic cancers.Obesity: The obesity rate has leveled off after a decade of increases, although