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

In this final MGMA Week in Review episode of 2024, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett discuss key healthcare stories, including strategic planning mistakes, the killing of a healthcare CEO, and the latest data on nurse compensation trends. As the year comes to a close, this episode provides valuable insights and perspectives to consider as the industry looks ahead. Topics and Links:Don't Make These Strategic Planning Mistakes from Physicians PracticeIndictment of Luigi Mangione for Killing of United Healthcare CEO from Becker's Hospital Review2025 Nurse Compensation Trends from MGMA StatThe Impact of Long COVID on Employment from Medical EconomicsPBM Lobby Fights Back Against Reforms in End-of-Year Healthcare Package from Fierce Healthcare This is our year-end episode of the week in review podcast and we wish you all a safe and happy holidays and new year. CareCredit Are your patients concerned about out-of-pocket costs? Is your practice looking for a way to help address those concerns and improve the patient experience? Then, you may want to consider offering the CareCredit credit card as a payment option. For over thirty-five years, CareCredit, a Synchrony solution, has been offering patients a way to pay for health and wellness expenses not covered by insurance. CareCredit can seamlessly integrate with your business and offer a valuable financing option for your patients so they can pay for services or products over time to help fit their budget. To learn more about how CareCredit works for you and your patients, visit  www.carecredit.com/mgmapodcast. NextGen Looking to transform your healthcare practice with AI? NextGen Healthcare is leading the way by leveraging artificial intelligence. It is helping practices improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance patient outcomes. From predictive analytics to automating routine tasks, NextGen Healthcare's AI solutions are revolutionizing the delivery of care. Don't miss out on the future of healthcare innovation. Visit https://www.nextgen.com/ today to learn how NextGen Healthcare can help you drive efficiency and elevate patient care.