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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Are your patients concerned about out-of-pocket costs? Is your practice looking for a way to help address those concerns and improve the patient experience? Then, you may want to consider offering the CareCredit credit card as a payment option. For over thirty-five years, CareCredit, a Synchrony solution, has been offering patients a way to pay for health and wellness expenses not covered by insurance. CareCredit can seamlessly integrate with your business and offer a valuable financing option for your patients so they can pay for services or products over time to help fit their budget. To learn more about how CareCredit works for you and your patients, visit www.carecredit.com/mgmapodcast.
NextGen
Looking to transform your healthcare practice with AI? NextGen Healthcare is leading the way by leveraging artificial intelligence. It is helping practices improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance patient outcomes. From predictive analytics to automating routine tasks, NextGen Healthcare's AI solutions are revolutionizing the delivery of care. Don't miss out on the future of healthcare innovation. Visit https://www.nextgen.com/ today to learn how NextGen Healthcare can help you drive efficiency and elevate patient care.
