MGMA Week in Review: May Job Growth, Public Health Budget Cuts, and 2025 Cost Pressures

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett highlight key developments shaping healthcare in 2025. They recap powerful moments from the recent MGMA Summit—including a moving story from a trauma survivor—and share the latest data on provider compensation and procedural trends. Also in focus: the strong healthcare job growth reported in May, a closer look at rising operating costs, strategies to improve patient engagement, and the growing impact of federal budget cuts on public health funding. Tune in for timely insights and practical takeaways for medical practice leaders. 00:50 Introduction and Host Welcome01:27 Highlights from the Summit Conference (MGMA Summit)03:32 MGMA Data Team Announcement (MGMA DataDive)05:28 Healthcare Job Market Update (Medical Economics)08:18 Rising Operating Costs in Healthcare (MGMA Stat)10:46 Strategies for Strengthening Patient Engagement (Physicians Practice)14:40 Impact of Federal Budget Cuts on Public Health (Chief Healthcare Executive)17:36 Conclusion and Listener EngagementAdditional 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.