In this special Fourth of July edition of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett share timely healthcare insights alongside some holiday cheer. They start with a major policy development: a Senate-approved tax bill that could cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid—posing serious implications for hospitals, rural providers, and medical groups. The episode also covers how bathroom cleanliness can shape patient perceptions, new MGMA poll results on wait times, and a forecast of where inpatient and outpatient care are headed over the next decade. The episode closes with an overview of a new ACP proposal to reform risk adjustment and promote health equity.

Timestamps
00:50 – Welcome and Happy 4th of July!
01:29 – 4th of July Plans and Weekend Fun
02:11 – Healthcare News: Legislative Updates (Chief Healthcare Executive)
05:06 – The Importance of Clean Bathrooms in Medical Offices (Physicians Practice)
07:37 – Patient Wait Times: A Growing Concern (MGMA Stat)
10:04 – Future of Healthcare: 10-Year Forecast (Becker's Hospital Review)
13:17 – Risk Adjustment Overhaul for Better Health Equity (Medical Economics)
14:58 – Closing Remarks and 4th of July Wishes

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