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MGMA Week in Review: Ransomware Risks, Physician Onboarding, and Combatting Workplace Conflict
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Welcome to this week’s MGMA Week in Review Podcast! Hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett break down the most important stories in healthcare management. This episode covers the latest ransomware threats targeting healthcare, practical advice for onboarding new physicians, strategies for managing workplace conflict, and preparing your medical practice for 2025.
Episode Highlights:
- Ransomware Attacks and Healthcare Vulnerabilities
- Colleen unpacks the findings from the 2024 Q3 Cyber Threat Report by Corvus, revealing a 12.8% rise in ransomware attacks targeting healthcare in Q3. Key vulnerabilities include outdated VPNs and lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Resource: HIPAA Journal: Ransomware Groups Exploiting VPNs for Initial Access
- Transitioning from Residency to Practice
- Daniel discusses key takeaways from the AMA on supporting physicians as they transition into practice, including goal setting, mentorship, and comprehensive onboarding.
- Resource: AMA: Transitioning to Practice
- Biden Administration’s Proposed Medicare and Medicaid Changes
- Colleen dives into the CMS proposal to expand Medicare Part D and Medicaid coverage to include anti-obesity medications starting in 2026, addressing obesity as a disease and touching on broader healthcare reforms.
- Resource: Fierce Healthcare: CMS Proposal Expanding Medicare and Medicaid
- Managing Workplace Conflict
- Daniel highlights advice from Physicians Practice on de-escalating workplace tensions, including fostering self-regulation, empathetic communication, and team-building strategies.
- Resource: Physicians Practice: Messy Moments—Dial Down the Drama
- Planning Your Practice Strategy for 2025
- Colleen outlines strategic advice from Nick Hernandez on competitive analysis, marketing strategies, and incorporating market demographics to stay ahead in 2025.
- Resource: Physicians Practice: Are You Working on a 2025 Strategy?
Closing Thoughts:
As Daniel and Colleen discuss, the Thanksgiving holiday reminds us of the importance of connection, renewal, and balance—qualities that extend to the workplace. However you celebrated, we hope you found time to recharge and reflect. See you next week for more insights!
Don’t forget to subscribe to the MGMA Week in Review Podcast for weekly updates on healthcare management.
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659 episoder
Manage episode 452567327 series 1260959
Welcome to this week’s MGMA Week in Review Podcast! Hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett break down the most important stories in healthcare management. This episode covers the latest ransomware threats targeting healthcare, practical advice for onboarding new physicians, strategies for managing workplace conflict, and preparing your medical practice for 2025.
Episode Highlights:
- Ransomware Attacks and Healthcare Vulnerabilities
- Colleen unpacks the findings from the 2024 Q3 Cyber Threat Report by Corvus, revealing a 12.8% rise in ransomware attacks targeting healthcare in Q3. Key vulnerabilities include outdated VPNs and lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Resource: HIPAA Journal: Ransomware Groups Exploiting VPNs for Initial Access
- Transitioning from Residency to Practice
- Daniel discusses key takeaways from the AMA on supporting physicians as they transition into practice, including goal setting, mentorship, and comprehensive onboarding.
- Resource: AMA: Transitioning to Practice
- Biden Administration’s Proposed Medicare and Medicaid Changes
- Colleen dives into the CMS proposal to expand Medicare Part D and Medicaid coverage to include anti-obesity medications starting in 2026, addressing obesity as a disease and touching on broader healthcare reforms.
- Resource: Fierce Healthcare: CMS Proposal Expanding Medicare and Medicaid
- Managing Workplace Conflict
- Daniel highlights advice from Physicians Practice on de-escalating workplace tensions, including fostering self-regulation, empathetic communication, and team-building strategies.
- Resource: Physicians Practice: Messy Moments—Dial Down the Drama
- Planning Your Practice Strategy for 2025
- Colleen outlines strategic advice from Nick Hernandez on competitive analysis, marketing strategies, and incorporating market demographics to stay ahead in 2025.
- Resource: Physicians Practice: Are You Working on a 2025 Strategy?
Closing Thoughts:
As Daniel and Colleen discuss, the Thanksgiving holiday reminds us of the importance of connection, renewal, and balance—qualities that extend to the workplace. However you celebrated, we hope you found time to recharge and reflect. See you next week for more insights!
Don’t forget to subscribe to the MGMA Week in Review Podcast for weekly updates on healthcare management.
MGMA BestPrice Official Podcast Sponsor
Inflation is squeezing medical practice budgets, but as the exclusive GPO of MGMA members, we can help your practice save up to 20% on medical and non-medical supplies without sacrificing quality. MGMA BestPrice is your secret weapon to combat rising costs, maintain margins and deliver exceptional patient care. It is a FREE member benefit leveraging HealthTrust’s contract portfolio to connect you with the most aggressive pricing in the industry for medical and surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, vaccines and purchased services. Visit mgmabestprice.org today to learn how MGMA BestPrice can help your medical practice save money on supplies you already buy
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1 MGMA Member Spotlight: Navigating Patient Financial Responsibility with Julie Mobley 30:05

1 MGMA Week in Review: Valentines Day, Reimbursement Audits, and Heart Health 10:25

1 MGMA Insights: Harnessing AI and Automation for Next-Level Healthcare 22:46

1 Ask MGMA: Optimizing Accounts Receivable with an Effective Central Billing Office 16:06

1 MGMA Insights: Britt Frank on the Science of Stuck 28:45

1 Women in Healthcare: Cultivating a New Nurse Mindset 31:51

1 MGMA Week in Review: RFK Jr. Confirmation Hearing, Women in Medicine, and the Importance of Workplace Happiness 18:47

1 Mindful Medicine: Prioritizing self-care with Michelle Zellner 27:16

1 MGMA Insights: Advancing Equitable Pregnancy Care Amid Systemic Barriers 19:26

1 MGMA Week in Review: WHO Withdrawal, Revenue Cycle Optimization, and Maternal Health Challenges 16:47

1 MGMA Business Solutions: Unlocking savings for members with MGMA BestPrice 14:35

1 MGMA Week in Review: AI Reshapes Healthcare, Preventive Care Mandate Challenged, and Virtual Nursing Gains Traction 15:33

1 MGMA Business Solutions: Unlocking AI's Potential for Healthcare Practices 19:44

1 Ask MGMA: Optimizing Accounts Receivable with an Effective Central Billing Office 16:07

1 MGMA Week in Review: Protecting Medicaid, Behavioral Finance for Clinicians, and Tackling Data Challenges 17:41

1 MGMA Insights: Unlocking the Power of Mentorship with Dr. Ruth Gotian 26:28

1 MGMA Insights: Navigating the Future of Physician Recruitment with Liz Mahan 27:05

1 MGMA Insights: A Legacy of Leadership with Regina Rogoff 19:40

1 Mindful Medicine: Dr. Anjali Rajpal on Transforming Care Through Mindfulness and Artistry 27:33

1 MGMA Week in Review: Strategic Planning Pitfalls, Healthcare Tensions, and Nursing Compensation Trends 16:43

1 Mindful Medicine: Finding Resilience on Everest with Dr. Mimi Zieman 25:02

1 MGMA Insights: DeDe Kelley on 2025 Healthcare Hiring Trends 24:30

1 MGMA Week in Review: Bipartisan Healthcare Changes, AI Insights, and Virtual Assistant Strategies 16:28

1 MGMA Member Spotlight Podcast: Navigating the C-Suite path with Veronica Villareal 27:06

1 MGMA Business Solutions: Beyond EHRs – The Future of Healthcare Automation with Dr. Michael Blackman 23:03

1 MGMA Week in Review: Advocate Health's Value-Based Care Success, Pharmacy Chain Closures, and Addressing Violence in Healthcare 15:37

1 MGMA Business Solutions: Claude Royster on Improving the Patient Financial Experience 25:01

1 MGMA Business Solutions: Leveraging Technology and Partnerships for Healthcare Resilience with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli 20:50

1 MGMA Week in Review: Ransomware Risks, Physician Onboarding, and Combatting Workplace Conflict 18:13

1 MGMA Insights: Creating Compassionate Workplaces and Boosting Productivity with Kelly Smith 24:11
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