MGMA Podcasts

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett discuss a range of topics affecting the healthcare industry. They begin with UnitedHealth Group's voluntary buyout offers to 30,000 employees amid financial uncertainty and regulatory pressures. The episode also highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy online presence for healthcare practices, featuring insights from Anna Ohler's recent article in Physicians Practice. Leadership success through intentionality is examined through LeRae Quy's Smartbrief article. The hosts discuss the issue of data overload in healthcare, drawing from Jeff Smith's article in Medical Economics. They round off the episode with findings from an MGMA Stat Poll on patient referral management, discussing challenges and strategies for improvement. 

Tune in for expert insights and practical advice on navigating the complexities of the healthcare industry.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back

01:58 UnitedHealth Group Employee Buyouts (FierceHealthcare)

04:57 Maintaining a Healthy Online Presence (Physicians Practice)

07:30 Intentional Leadership for Success (SmartBrief)

11:17 The Hidden Cost of Data Overload (Medical Economics)

14:10 Challenges in Managing Patient Referrals (MGMA Stat)

17:49 Conclusion and Farewell

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