MGMA Week in Review: Medicaid Cuts, Medical Gaslighting, and Mental Health Awareness Month
Download MP3In this episode of the MGMA Weekend Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett discuss a range of pressing healthcare industry topics. The episode starts with an in-depth look at the proposed GOP budget plan that could significantly cut Medicaid funding, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing healthcare coverage. This is followed by a discussion on the harmful effects of medical gaslighting on patients, as revealed by a comprehensive Rutgers Health report. The hosts also delve into current healthcare staff turnover trends and highlight the importance of personalized mental health care during Mental Health Awareness Month. The episode concludes with a forward-looking piece on the FDA's plans to integrate AI in its drug review process by 2025.
00:50 Introduction and Hosts Welcome
00:50 Introduction and Hosts Welcome
01:28 Debate Over GOP's Proposed Medicaid Cuts (Chief Healthcare Executive)
03:49 Impact of Medical Gaslighting on Patients (Medical Economics)
09:18 Generational Mental Health Needs (Fierce Healthcare)
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