MGMA Insights: Roben Farzad On How To Stay Ahead of Innovation in Healthcare
Download MP3In this episode of the MGMA Podcast, host Daniel Williams speaks with Roben Farzad, a seasoned journalist, broadcaster, and host of Public Radio’s Full Disclosure. Roben is a keynote speaker at MGMA’s Financial Conference in April, where he will present "Disrupt or Be Disrupted: The Tech and Business Trends You Need to Know."
In this discussion, Roben explores the rapid shifts in technology, finance, and healthcare, offering insights into how AI, fintech, and consumer behavior are reshaping industries. He shares lessons from corporate giants, discusses disruption in business and media, and explains how healthcare leaders can stay ahead of innovation.
Key Topics Discussed
- The rise of AI and machine learning and its impact on business and healthcare
- The importance of financial literacy and democratizing market access
- Disruption in technology, including lessons from Apple, Intel, and Microsoft
- Fintech’s role in healthcare and how it may shape future patient experiences
- The shift in consumer expectations and what it means for medical practices
- Telehealth and digital transformation accelerated by the pandemic
- Strategies for medical practices to adapt to ongoing technological shifts
Resources & Links
- Learn more about Roben Farzad and Full Disclosure: http://fulldradio.com
- Register for MGMA’s Financial Conference, where Roben will be a keynote speaker: MGMA Conference
- Subscribe to the MGMA Podcast Network
Stay updated with the latest insights in healthcare leadership and innovation. Subscribe on:
Podcast Sponsor Boost Lingo
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.
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.
