General Session Recap - The Courage to Go Together: Practical Strategies to Build More Cohesive, Collaborative and Compassionate Teams with Shola Richards
MGMA’s 2021 Medical Practice Leaders: Excellence Conference got off to a positive start on Sunday, as Shola Richards welcomed members and attendees to the San Diego Convention Center with an inspiring general session.
An author, speaker and CEO, Richards subscribes to the transformative concept of Ubuntu, which translates to “I am because we are.” He implored the audience to embrace the philosophy and answer the powerful questions necessary to revolutionize their work culture and foster civility, collaboration and compassion.
“If we really want to go forward, we’re going to have to do so together,” Richards said on a recent episode of the MGMA Insights podcast. “We can’t do this alone. That’s what this concept is about. It’s so powerful.”
Monday's General Session:
The MPE: Leaders Conference’s keynote content will continue today at 3:30pm in Hall G, where award-winning speaker and author Erica Dhawan will deliver a presentation titled “Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence.”
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Monday's Session Spotlight
A05: Utilizing Virtual Care Technologies to Improve Patient Health Outcomes
Speaker: Michael Blackman, MD, MBA, chief medical officer, Greenway Health
Time: 7:00-8:00am | Location: Ballroom BC
While virtual care has existed for years, the pandemic has been the catalyst that finally accelerated its adoption and popularity. Although this virtualization provides increased access to care, it’s imperative to consider how it affects existing healthcare disparities across patient populations. | Related: MGMA On-Demand Webinar
B01: MGMA Washington Update
Speakers: Claire Ernst, JD, director, Government Affairs, MGMA; Matt Devino, MPH, associate director, Government Affairs, MGMA
Time: 8:30-9:45am | Location: Ballroom 20D
This session will provide an update on current federal policy developments impacting medical practice operations, including Medicare payment and quality rules, the status of federal COVID-19 relief programs and key regulatory changes to come in 2022. | Related: MGMA Advocacy
C06: Engaging Employees During a Time of Crisis
Speakers: Kimberly Bass, vice president, ambulatory operations, Cooper University Health Care; Linda Valenti, RN, BSN, MSN/MBA, associate vice president, ambulatory operations, Cooper University Health Care
Time: 10:15-11:30am | Location: Room 31
The pandemic has posed significant, never-before-seen challenges for leaders engaging staff and providers. This presentation will share standardized tools and behaviors to utilize in times of rapid and dynamic transitions when there isn’t time for traditional change management. | Related: MGMA Insights podcast
Sunday's Photo of the Day
Theme of the Day: Collaboration
MGMA Government Affairs Council met this morning to kick off the 2021-2022 term and dicuss the latest federal policies impacting medical groups.
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Exemplify Your Experience
You have been placed into one of five groups based on the topic chosen in the registration process: Transforming Patient Care, Operational Excellence, Leading People, Strategic Decisions, and Financial Mastery. Make sure to mark on your schedule when your formal cohort activities occur.
Extraordinary Achievement Ticket Quest
Collect Extraordinary Achievement Tickets at each of the participating exhibitors' booths and be entered into the $1,500 cash grand prize drawing! Read more about this in your Quick Start Reference Guide. The drawing is Tuesday, October 26 at 1:45pm in the MGMA Booth. Must be present to win.
Solution Center Hours
Monday, October 25: 11:30am-3:30pm | The Solution Center is dedicated to providing more new learning opportunities than ever before. In these unique sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore the exhibit hall booths, network with your peers and receive additional CEU credits.
MGMA Bookstore
Check out MGMA’s bestselling books, eBooks and book bundles in the MGMA Booth and take your learning even further. Enjoy exclusive conference discounts and save 25% on select domain-based bundles and 20% on most books and eBooks. Discounts are available at the conference only. Take home immediately or have items shipped to your preferred location.
MGMA 1:1's
Meet with industry experts to discuss your organization, and your organization only. We want to understand what issues you are experiencing, or any goals you want to achieve. MGMA experts will be present to ensure you get complete guidance on Data and Organizational Membership, DataDiscovery and Consulting! Schedule here: mgma.com/1-1.
Certification
Stop by the MGMA Booth or schedule a 1:1 to meet the ACMPE team and receive information on the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). Find out more on pursuing your credentialing journey though Certificates, Board Certification and Fellowship offerings and how to apply them in your professional development. Take the next step in learning more about the industry Body of Knowledge and the credentials offered based on its content.
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