MGMA Insights: Building Effective Administrative Structures in Medical Practices

In this episode of the MGMA Podcast, Daniel Williams, Senior Editor, sits down with Dawn Plested, an MGMA consultant, and contributor to the MGMA book Advanced Strategy for Medical Practice Leaders: Operations Management Edition. In the discussion, Dawn talks about the importance and impact of administrative structures in medical practices. Dawn also discusses the significance of leadership styles, considerations for choosing organizational structures, and the need for regulatory compliance.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:52 Importance of Administrative Structures03:12 Leadership's Role in Shaping Structures05:55 Choosing the Right Organizational Structure08:08 Strategic Staffing Considerations13:59 Implementing Health Information Systems18:34 Financial Management Strategies21:49 Enhancing Patient Engagement and Satisfaction24:47 Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management27:19 Key Takeaways and ConclusionAdditional Resources:Connect with Dawn Plested on LinkedInMGMA Books (Dawn is a contributor to the MGMA Advanced Strategy book series)MGMA EventsMGMA ConsultingMGMA DataDiveMGMA StatMGMA Podcasts