Women in Healthcare: A 'Hero's Journey' to Navigating Healthcare
Download MP3We welcome Carla Blue to the MGMA Women in Healthcare podcast. Carla has her MBA, MSP and FACMPE, and is the CEO of Colorado Surgical Affiliates.
Carla discusses how she got into healthcare, the growth of her practice, challenges like physician shortages, and the importance of continuing education for healthcare leaders. She also discusses Joseph Campbell's ideas of the 'hero's journey' and what that journey can look like for healthcare leaders.
Resources:
Colorado Surgical Affiliates: https://www.csagj.com/
FACMPE: www.mgma.com/apply-for-fellowship
MGMA Leaders Conference registration: mgma.com/conferences/leaders/register
Leaders Conference Schedule: mgma.com/conferences/leaders/schedule
Conference Overview: mgma.com/conferences/leaders/overview
The Hero's Journey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey
The Power of Myth: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Myth-Joseph-Campbell/dp/0385418868/ref=asc_df_0385418868/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312132072158&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4062932647681886579&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028744&hvtargid=pla-436367393983&psc=1
Sponsor:
CareCredit:
From inflation to the rising cost of healthcare, in today’s economic environment, many patients may delay or choose not to move forward with recommended care because of the cost. By accepting the CareCredit credit card, you can help more patients get the care they want and need — without delay — by offering a convenient way to pay for coinsurance, deductibles, and care not covered by insurance. Plus, when patients use CareCredit, you receive payment in two business days — helping to increase cash flow and reduce self-pay receivables. Enhance the patient experience and help increase satisfaction and loyalty with CareCredit.
For more information or to get started, visit carecredit.com/mgmapodcast.
We welcome Carla Blue to the MGMA Women in Healthcare podcast. Carla has her MBA, MSP and FACMPE, and is the CEO of Colorado Surgical Affiliates.
Carla discusses how she got into healthcare, the growth of her practice, challenges like physician shortages, and the importance of continuing education for healthcare leaders. She also discusses Joseph Campbell's ideas of the 'hero's journey' and what that journey can look like for healthcare leaders.
Resources:
Colorado Surgical Affiliates: https://www.csagj.com/
FACMPE: www.mgma.com/apply-for-fellowship
MGMA Leaders Conference registration: mgma.com/conferences/leaders/register
Leaders Conference Schedule: mgma.com/conferences/leaders/schedule
Conference Overview: mgma.com/conferences/leaders/overview
The Hero's Journey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey
The Power of Myth: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Myth-Joseph-Campbell/dp/0385418868/ref=asc_df_0385418868/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312132072158&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4062932647681886579&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028744&hvtargid=pla-436367393983&psc=1
Sponsor:
CareCredit:
From inflation to the rising cost of healthcare, in today’s economic environment, many patients may delay or choose not to move forward with recommended care because of the cost. By accepting the CareCredit credit card, you can help more patients get the care they want and need — without delay — by offering a convenient way to pay for coinsurance, deductibles, and care not covered by insurance. Plus, when patients use CareCredit, you receive payment in two business days — helping to increase cash flow and reduce self-pay receivables. Enhance the patient experience and help increase satisfaction and loyalty with CareCredit.
For more information or to get started, visit carecredit.com/mgmapodcast.
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.
NotifyMD Podcast Ad
This episode is brought to you by NotifyMD — the patient access solution built for healthcare professionals. You work hard to care for your patients, and NotifyMD helps you do just that. Their communication experts handle calls, schedule appointments, provide nurse triage, and more — all available 24/7. NotifyMD integrates seamlessly with platforms like athenahealth and Epic and meets the industry’s highest security standards, so you can trust that patient information stays private and protected. Learn more at notifymd.com.
This episode is brought to you by NotifyMD — the patient access solution built for healthcare professionals. You work hard to care for your patients, and NotifyMD helps you do just that. Their communication experts handle calls, schedule appointments, provide nurse triage, and more — all available 24/7. NotifyMD integrates seamlessly with platforms like athenahealth and Epic and meets the industry’s highest security standards, so you can trust that patient information stays private and protected. Learn more at notifymd.com.
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.
