MGMA Week in Review: Physician Job Satisfaction, HHS Layoffs, and Cybersecurity in Healthcare
In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett discuss the importance of measuring physician job satisfaction and engagement, the impact of recent HHS layoffs, strategies for addressing rising healthcare costs, a personal story about a physician's terminal diagnosis, cybersecurity strategies for healthcare practices, and an upcoming tech-focused healthcare conference.
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00:47 Introduction and Time Change Discussion
01:56 MGMA Stat Polling on Physician Satisfaction
05:06 HHS Workforce Reductions and Implications
08:26 Healthcare Affordability Crisis
10:10 A Physician's Perspective on Terminal Illness
13:43 Cybersecurity in Healthcare
16:16 Upcoming MGMA Focus Tech Impact Conference
17:06 Conclusion and Farewell
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