In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams, Senior Editor at MGMA, and Colleen Luckett, Editor and Writer at MGMA, discuss the latest news and insights for medical practice leaders and MGMA members.

Major Topics

• Bipartisan legislation to improve healthcare cybersecurity after a ransomware attack
• The need for more institutional support for physicians treating addiction
• The importance of flexible goal setting for personal and professional growth
• The resurgence of nurse self-scheduling in healthcare

Key Takeaways

• Healthcare Cybersecurity Act:
  • Introduced by Senators Jackie Rosen, Todd Young, and Angus King, this act aims to coordinate cybersecurity efforts between government agencies to protect patient data and healthcare systems.
• Support for Physicians Treating Addiction:
  • Physicians lack the necessary training, resources, and administrative support to effectively treat addiction, leading to frustration and an uphill battle.
  • "We're expected to manage complex addiction cases, but without proper training and support, it's an uphill battle." - Physician quoted in the article
• Flexible Goal Setting:
  • Flexible goal setting, where goals are seen as adaptable and malleable, can enhance chances of success and foster a more fulfilling path to achieving aspirations.
  • "When goals are too rigid, they become a source of stress and frustration. Flexibility allows for a healthier relationship with our ambitions, making the journey as rewarding as the destination." - Erica Pandy, author of the Harvard Business Review article
• Nurse Self-Scheduling:
  • Nurse self-scheduling, where nurses have autonomy to choose their own work shifts, is making a comeback due to electronic scheduling systems and nurses' demands for more flexibility. This can lead to higher job satisfaction, reduced burnout, and better patient care.

Resources

• Health Care Cybersecurity Act
• Medical Economics article on addiction treatment
• FTC and Healthcare Consolidation
• Harvard Business Review article on flexible goal-setting
• Becker's Clinical Leadership article on nurse self-scheduling

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Cristy Good: cgood@mgma.com

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