MGMA Industry Insights Senior Editor Craig Wiberg, MLS, MBA, chats with MGMA's senior industry advisors Cristy Good, MPH, MBA, CPC, CMPE, and Beverly Gibson, MBA, M.Ed., CMPE, CPC-I, CPMA, CEMA, about the elements of E/M codes when navigating leveling, categories, denials and more.

Intro/outro: Broke for Free, "Golden Hour" (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

In this podcast, we speak with leadership guru Tracy Spears about the tools managers need to solve the complex problems clouding today's healthcare landscape.

You can also visit mgma.com/leadershiptraining to sign up for Tracy's online course.

Audio: “Parade” by Nctrnm (Attribution 4.0 International CC BY 4.0)

We catch up with an interview we did with Rob Valuck in May 2018 regarding the opioid epidemic and his work in Colorado on public awareness and the challenges faced.

Learn more about best practices for confronting opioid abuse in a medical practice in the MGMA Research & Analysis report, “Combating the Opioid Epidemic: Effective Policies and Communication Strategies”: https://www.mgma.com/resources/resources/products/combating-the-opioid-epidemic-effective-policies

Visit https://www.mgma.com/Resources/Resources/Quality-Patient-Experience/Behind-the-story-Fighting-the-opioid-epidemic-thr for the full article related to this episode.

Audio: "Something Elated" by Broke for Free [Attribution 3.0 United States (CC BY 3.0 US)]

Total cost of care experts Aaron Cohen and Doral Jacobson explain how the cost to deliver care is being influenced by value-based care models.

AUDIO: Broke for Free, "Breakfast with Tiffany"

Revenue cycle management expert Patti Peets from CareCloud explains common ways that medical group practices don't optimize their revenue streams and offers insights in how to correct those lost opportunities.

Produced by Chris Harrop, MGMA senior editorial manager

AUDIO: "The Life and Death of a Certain K. Zabriskie, Patriarch," by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY 4.0)

Listen to episode two of the MGMA podcast all about benefits. Subject matter expert and human resources manager at MGMA, Jenny Morales, SHRM-SCP, GBA, explains the critical role company culture plays in finding the right job.

Read the full article on https://www.mgma.com/resources/human-resources/tips-on-company-culture-for-jobseekers

Intro/outro: "Simple," Uncle Milk [Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)]

Listen to episode one of the MGMA podcast all about benefits. Subject matter expert and human resources manager at MGMA, Jenny Morales, SHRM-SCP, GBA, focuses on the health and wealth benefits a company can offer and what job seekers should look for in a company’s benefits package.

Read the full article on www.mgma.com/resources/human-resources/health-and-wealth-benefits-tips-for-job-seekers

MGMA Senior Fellow David Gans interviews HealthSpaces founding partner Dr. Marion Jenkins about how healthcare executives have a role to play in deciding whether it's time to ditch your current EHR system.

Read the full article on mgma.com: https://www.mgma.com/resources/health-information-technology/executive-session-should-your-ehr-system-stay-or.

Intro/outro: "Candlepower," Chris Zabriskie [Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)]

Elizabeth Woodcock, MBA, FACMPE, CPC, discusses the crucial role your front office plays in maintaining a successful practice.

AUDIO: "The Life and Death of a Certain K. Zabriskie, Patriarch," by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY 4.0)

The MGMA podcast returns with insights into managing your medical practice's provider work schedule from the 2018 MGMA Operations Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

Producer: Jordan Davis, MGMA instructional developer

AUDIO: "Night Owl," Broke For Free (CC BY 3.0)