Member Spotlight: Making a Difference in Healthcare Legislation
Download MP3Our guest today is Misty Hickman, chief informatics officer at Galen Medical. Misty is this year’s recipient of the MGMA Legislative Liaison of the Year Award. The award recognizes a medical practice professional serving as a state MGMA Legislative Liaison who has provided outstanding leadership in the education and motivation of MGMA members through grassroots and advocacy involvement on legislative and regulatory issues of importance to medical group practices.
Resources:
MGMA Award Winners: www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…s/2021-mgma-awards
Education Opportunity:
THDC Certificate Program:
The Transformative Healthcare Delivery Certificate Program is an in-depth online learning experience that provides healthcare leaders with a mastery of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs), Commercial Value-Based Care Programs and CMS’ Value-Based Care Programs, including MIPS and APMs. Go to www.mgma.com/events to attend this certificate program December 6-7 to gain valuable insights into these new healthcare models.
Sponsors:
Zoll Data Systems: The ZOLL A.R. Boost solution suite increases revenue from payers and patients in compliance with the No Surprises Act while reducing front-end workload and freeing up staff for higher-value activities. Visit www.zolldata.com/arboost to learn how you can ensure no payments are left on the table.
Veradigm: Are you looking to strengthen your medical practice by boosting practice profitability and streamlining communications with payers and patients? Veradigm Payerpath is an end-to-end revenue cycle management suite of solutions that interface seamlessly with all major PM systems. For more information, go to www.veradigm.com
Contact Information:
If you have feedback on this episode or have someone you want us to interview contact us at podcasts@mgma.com
Our guest today is Misty Hickman, chief informatics officer at Galen Medical. Misty is this year’s recipient of the MGMA Legislative Liaison of the Year Award. The award recognizes a medical practice professional serving as a state MGMA Legislative Liaison who has provided outstanding leadership in the education and motivation of MGMA members through grassroots and advocacy involvement on legislative and regulatory issues of importance to medical group practices.
Resources:
MGMA Award Winners: www.mgma.com/membership/get-inv…s/2021-mgma-awards
Education Opportunity:
THDC Certificate Program:
The Transformative Healthcare Delivery Certificate Program is an in-depth online learning experience that provides healthcare leaders with a mastery of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs), Commercial Value-Based Care Programs and CMS’ Value-Based Care Programs, including MIPS and APMs. Go to www.mgma.com/events to attend this certificate program December 6-7 to gain valuable insights into these new healthcare models.
Sponsors:
Zoll Data Systems: The ZOLL A.R. Boost solution suite increases revenue from payers and patients in compliance with the No Surprises Act while reducing front-end workload and freeing up staff for higher-value activities. Visit www.zolldata.com/arboost to learn how you can ensure no payments are left on the table.
Veradigm: Are you looking to strengthen your medical practice by boosting practice profitability and streamlining communications with payers and patients? Veradigm Payerpath is an end-to-end revenue cycle management suite of solutions that interface seamlessly with all major PM systems. For more information, go to www.veradigm.com
Contact Information:
If you have feedback on this episode or have someone you want us to interview contact us at podcasts@mgma.com
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Stop by booth #222 at the MGMA Leaders Conference to learn more, or visit usbank.com/bankerconnect to schedule an on-site meeting with a consultant.
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U.S. Bank Podcast Ad
Cash flow challenges like delayed insurance payments, unpaid patient bills, and rising administrative costs can weigh heavily on medical practices. U.S. Bank understands. That’s why their Business Card Consultants work with practices to improve payment strategies and maximize rewards.
Stop by booth #222 at the MGMA Leaders Conference to learn more, or visit usbank.com/bankerconnect to schedule an on-site meeting with a consultant.
MGMA Analytics Podcast Ad
Are your decisions driven by gut instinct—or by real data? With MGMA Analytics, you’ll have the benchmarking and business intelligence tools to guide smarter strategies. From provider compensation to operational costs, MGMA Analytics delivers the industry’s most trusted data. So whether you’re adjusting staffing, setting salaries, or planning for growth, you can make your next move with confidence. Learn more at mgma.com/analytics.
