MGMA Week in Review: Inflation Hits Medical Practices, Medicare Sequester, Patients and Texting

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on inflation's impact on medical practices, a Medicare sequester update, and patients and texting. Sources in this episode: Inflation and Medical Practices -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/mgma-poll-an-almost-universal-financial-pinch-on-m Medicare Sequester -- https://www.cms.gov/outreach-and-educationoutreachffsprovpartprogprovider-partnership-email-archive/2021-12-16-mlnc?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGFL2yhiKBPJY0HOETyGHSs9ishJEqMKigxn1h_X5NgukOYsb1jUXO4UYKe7apBybxdYU08-Ba7IrCrkNY8AIa1JI1jNXGY3b4ltwLlvFzTRw#_Toc90391082?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-06-23&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs MGMA's Medicare Sequester Letter -- https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-letters/february-28,-2022-mgma-and-partner-organizations-u?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-06-23&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGFL2yhiOav00uF4lLFmgzEGA__F2Rk6vR_pOy9J9E_GodnpF4xQ1wOQKwW0hN_MP7TtEINoRLJaU7dsXPK7CHJ7oxUCpBzv87ZoNxgav5fbQ Patient Texting Survey -- https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/texting-can-be-lower-cost-tool-for-patient-outreach Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy. If you want to become part of the discussion, join the MGMA STAT panel by texting “stat” to 33550 or visit www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/mgma-stat-overview. Keep up with the latest industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter. Listen to our podcasts at www.mgma.com/listen. If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at [email protected]. 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.