Consultants Corner: Achieving a 'Hallmark' in Healthcare
Download MP3This episode features MGMA independent consultant Tracy Bird. Tracy has earned her FACMPE, CPC, CPMA, CEMC and CPC-I, and in this podcast, she discusses her journey to healthcare, including an early connection to Hallmark, earning her FACMPE, rev cycle solutions, and adventures in Alaska.
Tracy has been honored as the 2023 MGMA Forum Representative of the Year. https://www.mgma.com/awards
Resources:
MGMA Consulting: https://www.mgma.com/consulting/meet-the-team/tracy-bird-facmpe-cpc-cpma-cemc-cpc-i
Tracy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-bird-97993a1a/
MGMA Fellowship: https://www.mgma.com/apply-for-fellowship
Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Care Allies.
CareAllies:
Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care.
Additional Resources:
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/consulting/overview
This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events.
If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at podcasts@mgma.com.
Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Consultants Corner podcast.
This episode features MGMA independent consultant Tracy Bird. Tracy has earned her FACMPE, CPC, CPMA, CEMC and CPC-I, and in this podcast, she discusses her journey to healthcare, including an early connection to Hallmark, earning her FACMPE, rev cycle solutions, and adventures in Alaska.
Tracy has been honored as the 2023 MGMA Forum Representative of the Year. https://www.mgma.com/awards
Resources:
MGMA Consulting: https://www.mgma.com/consulting/meet-the-team/tracy-bird-facmpe-cpc-cpma-cemc-cpc-i
Tracy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-bird-97993a1a/
MGMA Fellowship: https://www.mgma.com/apply-for-fellowship
Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Care Allies.
CareAllies:
Healthcare is complicated. But you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. CareAllies collaborates with physician organizations to solve some of the toughest challenges on the path to value-based care. As your organization works to effectively manage your more vulnerable patient populations, enhance outcomes, and improve data analytics, CareAllies bring the people, technology, and processes to support you - so you can focus on practicing medicine. Visit www.careallies.com to see how they can help to radically simplify value-based care.
Additional Resources:
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/consulting/overview
This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events.
If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at podcasts@mgma.com.
Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Consultants Corner podcast.
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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.
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