Mgma Small Talk

On this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett dive into key updates shaping medical group practices. They explore how healthcare leaders—especially Chief Nursing Officers—are becoming central to advocacy efforts, examine the mounting pressures on rural hospitals, and break down how real estate decisions can either support or stall private practice growth. Plus, they share new MGMA Stat poll results on operational costs and preview insights from the latest issue of MGMA Connection magazine on the future of independent practices.Timestamps and Resources:00:50 – Welcome to MGMA Week in Review01:26 – The Importance of Policy and Advocacy in Healthcare (Health Leaders Media) 03:37 – Upcoming Government Affairs Webinar (Government Affairs Webinar) 04:35 – Challenges Facing Rural Hospitals (Beckers Hospital Review) 06:55 – MGMA Stat Poll Insights (MGMA Stat) 09:11 – Real Estate Considerations for Medical Practices (Medical Economics) 12:03 – What’s Next for Medical Pra