In a recent episode of the MGMA Women in Healthcare podcast, host Adrienne Lloyd sat down with Dr. Lucy McBride to delve into her transformative journey toward adopting a holistic approach to medicine. Dr. McBride shared insights on the importance of understanding a patient's complete story and life experiences, emphasizing the need to go beyond lab results and vital signs to provide comprehensive care. Dr. McBride discusses transitioning from a traditional medical practice to one that takes a whole-person view of health. She emphasizes understanding how childhood traumas, relationships, and l ..read more

Introduction:  On this episode of the MGMA podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett discuss the importance of Autism Awareness Month and ways to better serve neurodivergent patients. They highlight an article by healthcare executive Kacha Sadeghi Chipola sharing her experience facing barriers to care as an autistic woman. Key Takeaways: - Neurodivergence affects one in five adults but is often misunderstood by medical professionals. This can lead to dismissive treatment and a lack of appropriate care and support. - The healthcare environment itself can pose sensory and communic ..read more

In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast host Daniel Williams is joined by Jason Raidbard and Ken Chin to discuss humanizing healthcare through culture, empathy and technology. Jason and Ken share lessons from their careers in healthcare leadership and strategies for improving engagement. Summary: Jason and Ken discuss their journeys in healthcare administration and how they met through their involvement with MGMA. They rose through the ranks to leadership positions overseeing large departments. Jason shares how he started in local government but found his calling in healthcare. Ke ..read more

This episode of the Consultant’s Corner podcast features MGMA consultants James Corbett, MDiv, JD, and Kate Bailey, MPH, discussing integrating behavioral health services into primary care practices. Sitting with host Daniel Williams, MBA, MSEM, both explored trends in behavioral health, challenges with integration, strategies for billing and staffing, as well as the future of crisis care.  Key Takeaways: - Corbett and Bailey discuss the integration of behavioral health in primary practices, highlighting the benefits of a non-hospital based approach and the potential for technology to enh ..read more

Welcome to another edition of the MGMA Week in Review podcast. On today's show we have a wide range of healthcare topics to discuss. We'll kick things off by looking back at Daniel Williams's previous career covering films and interviewing Academy Award winner Louise Fletcher. Then co-host Colleen Luckett will share the latest on access to innovative weight loss medications. We'll also highlight strategies for improving patient experience and reducing stress in medical practices as well as an important update on scholarships for aspiring leaders. In addition, you'll meet MGMA member Christine ..read more

In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions podcast, Dr. Alex Ding, Associate Vice President of Physician Strategy and Medical Affairs at Humana, discusses the progress and evolution of value-based care in healthcare. Dr. Ding shares key findings from Humana's 2023 Value-Based Care Report, highlighting the successes, challenges, and strategies for implementing value-based care arrangements. The conversation explores the impact of value-based care on healthcare quality, patient experience, and cost reduction, as well as the potential for further expansion and evolution of these models in var ..read more

Welcome to the Women in Healthcare podcast. In this episode, our host Adrienne Lloyd engages in a compelling discussion with her former Mayo colleague and healthcare leader, Carrie Koh. Together, they bring their wealth of experience in navigating the challenges of leadership within the healthcare industry to the forefront. Throughout their conversation, Lloyd and Koh emphasize the vital role of empathy, trust, and psychological safety when confronted with difficult situations. They delve into the significance of self-awareness, active listening, and the power of building connections as driver ..read more

In this episode, Jonathan Leer, Division Administrator at Johns Hopkins and Shannon Bishop, Academic Administrator at Johns Hopkins, join the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast. They discuss a new physician business training course that Johns Hopkins partnered with MGMA on to provide business and financial education to physicians that is not typically taught in medical school. Key Takeaways: * Physicians receive extensive medical training but no formal business training, causing gaps in knowledge when entering practice. * The new self-paced online course has 9 modules covering topics like practice ..read more

Welcome to this edition of MGMA's Week in Review podcast. Today we'll review a predictive analytics and a roundup of healthcare advocacy. Sources: MGMA position papers: https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/position-papers MGMA Stat: https://www.mgma.com/mgma-stat/accurately-predicting-no-shows-with-advanced-analytics-to-address-patient-access MGMA Webinar: www.mgma.com/webinars/recreatin…5D5XC53XamqGXEDV9g Resources: MGMA Stat: mgma.com/stat Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consultin ..read more

In this episode of the Business solutions podcast, senior director of sales at Edge, Ahmed Danawala, discusses modernizing hiring and retention strategies through partnerships with a global remote workforce. Edge is a global HR solution that simplifies hiring by connecting businesses in North America with remote talent from all over the world. Spread across four continents, Edge provides businesses with access to a wider talent pool while improving costs and revenue through strategic hiring practices. Resources: Upcoming Webinar: Recreating the Wheel: Modernizing Hiring and Retention Stra ..read more