MGMA Week in Review: ACA Mandate Upheld, Clinician Retention Challenges, and Cybersecurity Priorities
Download MP3In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett cover five top stories impacting medical group leaders this week. Topics include the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the ACA’s preventive services mandate, new data on clinician job satisfaction and turnover risk, operational insights on patient encounter volume, expert advice on building a non-punitive workplace culture, and the increasing importance of layered cybersecurity in healthcare. Whether you're in the C-suite or managing daily workflows, this episode delivers strategic updates and real-world insights to keep you informed and prepared.
Timestamps:
00:50 – Welcome and Introduction
01:57 – Breaking News: Supreme Court Upholds ACA Preventive Services Mandate (Healthcare Dive)
04:24 – Clinician Workforce Survey: Job Satisfaction vs. Retention (LT.com Study)
07:24 – Managing Patient Encounter Volume (MGMA Stat)
10:30 – The Importance of a Non-Punitive Workplace Culture (Health Leaders Media)
13:36 – Layered Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Health Tech Magazine)
16:05 – Conclusion and Farewell
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01:57 – Breaking News: Supreme Court Upholds ACA Preventive Services Mandate (Healthcare Dive)
04:24 – Clinician Workforce Survey: Job Satisfaction vs. Retention (LT.com Study)
07:24 – Managing Patient Encounter Volume (MGMA Stat)
10:30 – The Importance of a Non-Punitive Workplace Culture (Health Leaders Media)
13:36 – Layered Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Health Tech Magazine)
16:05 – Conclusion and Farewell
Additional Resources:
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