MGMA Insights: Julia Rosen on Advancing Healthcare IT for Medical Groups

In this episode of MGMA Insights, Senior Editor Daniel Williams is live in studio with Julia Rosen, MGMA’s new Senior Vice President of Information Technology, to explore the dynamic intersection of technology and patient care in today’s healthcare landscape. Julia shares her unconventional journey from studying English to leading major IT initiatives at healthcare organizations, including her work at Epic, Centura Health and PeraHealth. Now at MGMA, she’s driving digital transformation efforts aimed at improving operations, enhancing patient experience, and ensuring robust cybersecurity across the healthcare industry.🎙️ Episode Highlights:00:00 — Welcome and Introduction00:32 — Julia’s Unconventional Path to Healthcare IT01:15 — Navigating Between Nonprofit and Business Worlds03:02 — MGMA Book Club Picks and Julia’s Favorites04:50 — COVID-19 Response and Career Highlights07:00 — Rethinking Technology in a Post-Pandemic World08:54 — Future of Patient Experience15:06 — Julia’s Vision for MGMA16:52 — Major Challenges in Healthcare IT21:09 — Exploring Cybersecurity in Healthcare24:12 — Big Bird, Colorado Life, and Fun Facts26:34 — Final Takeaways📚 Additional Resources:MGMA DataDive — Benchmark data to guide smarter decision-makingMGMA Cybersecurity Playbook — Tools and strategies for keeping your practice safeJulie Rosen on LinkedIn —  Connect with Julia on SocialBig Bird — Yes, the 8-foot-2 Sesame Street legend makes a cameo in Julia’s storyProject Hail Mary — Julia’s must-read sci-fi favoriteAsk by Jeff Wetzler — This is the MGMA Book Club's April selectionJoin MGMA Communities — Collaborate with healthcare IT leaders and practice managers