Mindful Medicine: Exploring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare
Download MP3In this episode of Mindful Medicine, Daniel Williams interviews Amanda Jensen about her work advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion at MGMA.
Key Takeaways:
- Amanda became interested in DEI after committing to listening to underrepresented voices and perspectives
- At MGMA, she helped start resource groups at the Leaders Conference to create spaces for connection among attendees with different backgrounds
- DEI work requires intentional strategies, not one-time trainings, and is a long-term commitment for organizational change
- Self-reflection on unconscious bias involves accepting its existence and making learning about other groups a regular habit
Sources mentioned:
"Caste" by Isabel Wilkerson (https://rb.gy/snmij2)
"So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo (https://rb.gy/xxjz31)
Sponsor: Physician Business Training (https://physicianbusinesstraining.com/?utm_source=digital&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=edu-edplus-dec-2023-physicianbusinessppc&gad_source=1)
This course is for early-career physicians or physicians who need a comprehensive understanding of the business of medical practices. The course is 7 hours long and broken into 9 modules. It was developed by Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and leaders from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This course awards 7 hours of CME credit.
MGMA 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/consulting/overview
Music: "Street Walk" by Paolo Pavan courtesy of Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC-SA
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Let us know if there's a topic you want us to cover or an expert you would like us to interview. Email us at dwilliams@mgma.com.
In this episode of Mindful Medicine, Daniel Williams interviews Amanda Jensen about her work advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at MGMA.
Key Takeaways
- Amanda's interest in DEI began by listening to underrepresented voices and perspectives.
- At MGMA, she helped launch resource groups during the Leaders Conference, creating spaces for attendees from different backgrounds to connect.
- DEI work is a long-term commitment requiring intentional strategies, not one-time trainings.
- Self-reflection on unconscious bias involves accepting its existence and committing to learning about other groups as a regular practice.
Resources Mentioned
- Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
https://rb.gy/snmij2 - So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
https://rb.gy/xxjz31
Sponsor
Physician Business Training
(physicianbusinesstraining.com)
(physicianbusinesstraining.com)
This 7-hour course is designed for early-career physicians or those seeking a comprehensive understanding of the business side of medical practices. Developed by MGMA and leaders from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the course is divided into 9 modules and awards 7 hours of CME credit.
MGMA 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/consulting/overview
Music
"Street Walk" by Paolo Pavan, courtesy of Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC-SA
We Want to Hear From You
Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover or an expert you'd like us to interview? Email us at dwilliams@mgma.com.
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This episode is brought to you by Boost Lingo, the language services platform behind MGMA Translate, interpreter delays and high agency fees, strain budgets, and staff morale. Boost lingo on demand fixes both tap once and a qualified medical interpreter joins in about 13 seconds. Video or phone on any device. No steep learning curve. It just works. Tap, connect, care. Choose from 14,000 interpreters covering over 300 languages. Fully HIPAA compliant. Your staff will love the ease and your patients will too. Plus MGMA members save 20%. Visit https://boostlingo.com/mgma/ to see it in action today.
Podcast Sponsor MGMA Analytics
Are you making decisions based on gut instinct—or on real data?
With MGMA Analytics, you get the benchmarking and business intelligence tools to drive smarter strategies.
From provider compensation to operational costs, MGMA Analytics gives you access to the most trusted data in the industry.
So whether you’re adjusting staffing, setting salaries, or planning for growth, make your next move with confidence.
Visit MGMA Analytics to learn more.
