MGMA Week in Review: Advocate Health's Value-Based Care Success, Pharmacy Chain Closures, and Addressing Violence in Healthcare

This MGMA Week in Review podcast covers a range of important healthcare topics, including Advocate Health's achievements in value-based care, the impact of pharmacy chain closures, and strategies to reduce workplace violence in healthcare settings.Key Highlights:Advocate Health Saves $135.7 Million Through Value-Based Care ProgramsSource: Health Leaders article on Advocate Health's success in the Medicare Shared Savings Program and ACO REACHIndependent Pharmacies Fill Gaps Left by Major Chain ClosuresSource: Associated Press article on the rise of independent pharmaciesProactive Strategies to Reduce Violence in Healthcare WorkplacesSource: Chief Healthcare Executive article on insights from Kimberly Urbanek, Endeavor Health System Manager of Public Safety TrainingAddressing Modern Social Epidemics: Loneliness, Burnout, and Social Media ToxicitySource: Physicians Practice article by Neil Baum, MD MGMA Stat Poll Reveals Trends in Patient Wait TimesSource: MGMA Stat poll data Sponsors:Your staff is buried in phone calls. Patients are frustrated. And you're losing revenue to no-shows. There's a better way. GoTo Connect for Healthcare is a unified, AI-powered communication platform built to support your HIPAA compliance, streamline scheduling, reduce staff burden, and help your team do more with less. Because when communication works, care works. Learn more and get a personalized demo.Allied Medical Waste is the premier medical waste and document shredding company for medical groups all over the United States. On average, Allied helps medical groups save up to 50% on their monthly costs. Allied is known for their great service and impeccable response times. Reach out today for a free quote! Allied has a special offer for all MGMA members: the first 2 months FREE of charge! Connect with us at [email protected] or call (801) 328-8581.