MGMA Insights: How to Maintain Service Excellence in Healthcare Amid Staffing Challenges
Download MP3In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, host Daniel Williams welcomes back Kristin Baird, CEO of Baird Group and a nationally recognized expert in patient experience, leadership, and healthcare culture. They discuss the ongoing staffing challenges in healthcare and provide actionable strategies for maintaining high service standards, even during workforce shortages.
Key Topics & Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction and Guest Welcome
- 02:15 – Current Trends in Healthcare Practices
- Overview of staffing trends and the impact on healthcare service delivery
- 03:33 – Maintaining Service Standards
- How organizations can uphold service excellence despite workforce challenges
- 06:05 – Strategies for Staff Engagement
- Approaches to motivate and retain staff in a demanding healthcare environment
- 09:57 – Optimizing Processes and Environment
- How automation and process improvements can enhance service quality
- 13:32 – Building a Culture of Service Excellence
- The role of visible leadership in setting and maintaining service expectations
- 18:26 – The Importance of Patient Feedback
- How to leverage patient insights for continuous service improvements
- 20:11 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Resources & Direct Links:
- Learn more about Kristin Baird and the Baird Group: Baird-Group.com
- Read additional MGMA articles on healthcare staffing and patient experience: MGMA.com
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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.
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.
