In this episode of the MGMA Podcast, Daniel Williams, Senior Editor, sits down with Dawn Plested, an MGMA consultant, and contributor to the MGMA book Advanced Strategy for Medical Practice Leaders: Operations Management Edition. In the discussion, Dawn talks about the importance and impact of administrative structures in medical practices. Dawn also discusses the significance of leadership styles, considerations for choosing organizational structures, and the need for regulatory compliance.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:52 Importance of Administrative Structures
03:12 Leadership's Role in Shaping Structures
05:55 Choosing the Right Organizational Structure
08:08 Strategic Staffing Considerations
13:59 Implementing Health Information Systems
18:34 Financial Management Strategies
21:49 Enhancing Patient Engagement and Satisfaction
24:47 Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
27:19 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

Additional Resources:

• Connect with Dawn Plested on LinkedIn
• MGMA Books (Dawn is a contributor to the MGMA Advanced Strategy book series)
• MGMA Events
• MGMA Consulting
• MGMA DataDive
• MGMA Stat
• MGMA Podcasts