MGMA Week in Review: AI Trends in Medical Practices, Virtual Care Growth, and Medicaid Cuts

In this episode of the MGMA Weekend Review, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett discuss major trends affecting independent medical practices, including the rise of AI tools that lessen administrative burdens and combat physician burnout. Additionally, they explore the potential impacts of the U.S. House's recently passed Medicaid cuts, urging listeners to stay informed and advocate for their needs. 00:50 Introduction and Weekly Catch-Up02:09 AI in Medical Practices (Healthcare IT News)05:26 Managing Stress and Burnout (MGMA Stat)08:08 Virtual Care: The Future of Healthcare (Medical Economics)12:06 Medicaid Cuts and Their Impact (Healthcare Dive)16:07 Conclusion and Sign-OffAdditional Resources:MGMA PlaybooksMGMA EventsMGMA ConsultingMGMA DataDiveMGMA StatMGMA PodcastsEmail us at [email protected] if you would like to appear on an episode. If you have a question about your practice that you would like us to answer, send an email to [email protected]. Don't forget to subscribe to our network wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by ModMed. Every denied claim costs time and money to rework — for care you’ve already delivered. While payers sharpen their own AI tools, ModMed RCM Services pairs seasoned billing specialists with AI designed to help flag claims at risk before they go out the door, so your team can fix issues upfront instead of appealing after the fact. Learn more here.