Mgma Small Talk

In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, host Daniel Williams speaks with Jon R. Ewing, Chief Operating Officer at the Women’s Clinic in Jackson, Tennessee, and MGMA’s 2025 Legislative Liaison of the Year. Jon shares how he unexpectedly entered legislative advocacy, the importance of bridging policy and practice, and what medical group leaders need to know about engaging with lawmakers.From TennCare reimbursement challenges to looming physician shortages, Jon breaks down complex legislative issues into practical takeaways for medical practice leaders. His insights underscore why advocacy isn’t just politics — it’s problem-solving for the future of healthcare.Key Takeaways[02:34] Jon describes the shock of learning he’d been named MGMA’s Legislative Liaison of the Year.[04:35] The role of local media in Jackson, Tennessee, and how healthcare organizations connect with their communities.[06:08] Jon’s Arkansas roots, trout fishing background, and early exposure to medicine through his father’s small-town pr