Mgma Small Talk

Introduction: Welcome to this special edition of the MGMA Week in Review podcast. Host Daniel Williams covers the 2024 presidential election results and their potential impact on healthcare. Please note this episode was recorded on the afternoon of November 6, and the numbers shared may have changed by the time you listen to this recording. Daniel takes you through the key points from a Becker's Hospital Review article that explores the implications of Donald Trump’s victory for healthcare leaders.Episode Highlights:1. Trump Secures the Presidency by Winning Key Battleground StatesAs of November 6, Trump surpassed the 270 electoral votes needed to win, securing 277 votes to Kamala Harris's 224. Note: These numbers may have changed by the time you listen to this recording.Trump successfully reclaimed Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, states he had lost in the 2020 election.2. Election Turnout and Voting StatisticsApproximately 83.7 million early votes were cast nationwide, surpassing the turnout in 2020.Trump won ov