MGMA Week in Review: Insurance Hikes, Healthcare Disruptors, and Telehealth Trends Shaping the Future

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In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett dive into the latest trends and challenges in healthcare. From rising workplace insurance costs to the disruptive forces shaping the industry's future, this episode provides valuable insights for medical practice leaders and MGMA members.

Key Takeaways and Resources Mentioned:
Rising Costs of Workplace Insurance: This Axios article highlights the growing concern over the surging costs of workplace insurance, driven by expensive weight loss drugs and other costly medical treatments. Employers may need to make difficult decisions, such as increasing premiums, deductibles, or co-pays or restricting access to certain treatments.
- Healthcare's Next Big Disruptors: This article from Becker's Hospital Review explores the emerging forces poised to shake up the healthcare industry, including the rise of artificial intelligence, the shift towards outpatient care, and the growing importance of healthcare consumerism.
- Medicare Drug Price Cuts and Their Implications: An article from Healthcare Dive examines the potential impact of the Medicare drug price cuts negotiated under the Inflation Reduction Act. While the short-term benefits for seniors are evident, there are concerns about the long-term effects on drug innovation and availability.
- Digital Maturity and Patient Safety: This Healthcare Finance News content underscores the critical role of digital maturity in enhancing patient safety and outcomes. The article emphasizes the importance of strong leadership and strategic investment in digital infrastructure.
- Telehealth in the Post-Pandemic Landscape: The latest MGMA stat poll explores the evolving landscape of telehealth, with mixed trends in patient demand and the need for continued advocacy to ensure appropriate coverage and reimbursement.

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