Ask MGMA: How to Cut Costs and Improve Efficiency in Your Medical Practice

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In this episode, host Daniel Williams talks with senior advisor Cristy Good about practical ways to cut costs and boost efficiency in medical practices. They address key challenges like rising labor, tech, and inflation-driven expenses, and explore solutions such as cloud-based tools, smarter scheduling, strategic outsourcing, and cross-training staff. The episode also covers how to avoid overspending and make better use of group purchasing organizations. Cristy offers advice for leaders feeling overwhelmed by vendor costs and explains how MGMA members can get additional support.

00:50 Introduction and Welcome

01:21 Today's Topic: Reducing Expenses and Boosting Efficiency

02:15 Challenges in Cost Management

04:25 Effective Cost-Cutting Strategies

09:54 Cross-Training and Scheduling Innovations

11:14 Leveraging Group Purchasing Organizations

13:12 Conclusion and Contact Information

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