MGMA Week in Review: Leveraging AI, Maintaining Event Momentum, and Tips on Contract Negotiations
Download MP3Welcome to this week's episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosted by Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett. In this episode, Colleen and Daniel discuss the growing role of AI technology, like ambient transcription, in healthcare. They also cover strategies for implementing lessons from leadership programs and navigating trade issues. Colleen shares a story about pufferfish and highlights how practices can approach negotiations.
Takeaways:
- Ambient AI shows promise but still needs human review for quality (MGMA Stat)
- Gradual change and team involvement help apply lessons from events (HBR)
- Identifying unique strengths allows practices to take control in negotiations (Physicians Practice)
- Trade policies and litigation trends impact costs and provider roles (Fierce Healthcare)
- Consider becoming an expert witness if interested in that professional path (MedPage Today)
Takeaways:
- Ambient AI shows promise but still needs human review for quality (MGMA Stat)
- Gradual change and team involvement help apply lessons from events (HBR)
- Identifying unique strengths allows practices to take control in negotiations (Physicians Practice)
- Trade policies and litigation trends impact costs and provider roles (Fierce Healthcare)
- Consider becoming an expert witness if interested in that professional path (MedPage Today)
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Let us know if there's a topic you want us to cover, an expert you would like us to interview, or if you'd like to appear on the member spotlight podcast. Email us at dwilliams@mgma.com or cluckett@mgma.com. If you have a question for our senior advisor, Cristy Good, email advisor@mgma.com.
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Managing your supply chain doesn’t have to be complicated. MGMA BestPrice — the exclusive GPO for MGMA members — can help your practice save up to 20% on medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, office essentials, employee perks, waste management and more. This free national member benefit connects you to some of the most competitive pricing in the industry, helping every dollar saved become a dollar reinvested into better patient care and stronger operations. Learn how to start saving today at mgmabestprice.org.
