Insights: U.S. Healthcare Mentors Developing Leaders in Rural African Practices
Download MP3In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we’re joined by Peter Korzenik and Larry Epstein representing Give Back Global, a nonprofit pairing African healthcare providers with highly skilled U.S. volunteers in order to improve management and non-clinical business operations in remote African areas. Korzenik is the founder and president of the organization, and Epstein has served as a program mentor since late 2018.
To learn more or get involved with Give Back Global, visit givebackglobal.org or reach out to Larry on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/peterkorzenik).
Here are some links and references related to this week’s show:
* Shortage of Healthcare Workers in Developing Countries—Africa (bit.ly/2M2ARDP)
* Perspectives on Developing Healthcare Managers in Africa (bit.ly/2S4JeSS)
* Local man decides to give back globally (bit.ly/2tkcBGx)
* Management Education is Critical for Effective Healthcare in Africa (bit.ly/36MTqnv)
* Understanding the Health Challenges Facing Rural Communities (bit.ly/34oPJTm)
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We love hearing from listeners about the show. If you have topics you’d like us to cover or experts you’d like us to interview, email us at podcasts@mgma.com or reach out to MGMA Sr. Editor and podcast host Daniel Williams on Twitter at @MGMADaniel.
MGMA Insights is presented by Decklan McGee, Rob Ketcham and Daniel Williams.
Additional Resources
Make staffing your medical practice easier with MGMA’s Simple Guide to Hiring Series. To purchase or preview any of the seven titles in the series, search for “simple guide” at mgma.com/store.
Join other healthcare professionals who always keep the bottom line in mind at MGMA20 | The Financial Conference, March 5-7 in Nashville, Tennessee. To learn more or take advantage of early-bird registration, visit the events page at mgma.com.
In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we’re joined by Peter Korzenik and Larry Epstein representing Give Back Global, a nonprofit pairing African healthcare providers with highly skilled U.S. volunteers in order to improve management and non-clinical business operations in remote African areas. Korzenik is the founder and president of the organization, and Epstein has served as a program mentor since late 2018.
To learn more or get involved with Give Back Global, visit givebackglobal.org or reach out to Larry on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/peterkorzenik).
Here are some links and references related to this week’s show:
* Shortage of Healthcare Workers in Developing Countries—Africa (bit.ly/2M2ARDP)
* Perspectives on Developing Healthcare Managers in Africa (bit.ly/2S4JeSS)
* Local man decides to give back globally (bit.ly/2tkcBGx)
* Management Education is Critical for Effective Healthcare in Africa (bit.ly/36MTqnv)
* Understanding the Health Challenges Facing Rural Communities (bit.ly/34oPJTm)
If you like the show, please rate and review it wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/368IdOB), Google Play (bit.ly/2paMqAJ), Spotify (spoti.fi/2Nwu59p), Stitcher (bit.ly/2NmAF1M) or countless other platforms to make sure you never miss an episode.
We love hearing from listeners about the show. If you have topics you’d like us to cover or experts you’d like us to interview, email us at podcasts@mgma.com or reach out to MGMA Sr. Editor and podcast host Daniel Williams on Twitter at @MGMADaniel.
MGMA Insights is presented by Decklan McGee, Rob Ketcham and Daniel Williams.
Additional Resources
Make staffing your medical practice easier with MGMA’s Simple Guide to Hiring Series. To purchase or preview any of the seven titles in the series, search for “simple guide” at mgma.com/store.
Join other healthcare professionals who always keep the bottom line in mind at MGMA20 | The Financial Conference, March 5-7 in Nashville, Tennessee. To learn more or take advantage of early-bird registration, visit the events page at mgma.com.
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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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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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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.
