In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review Podcast, Daniel Williams, senior editor at MGMA, and co-host Colleen Luckett discuss the latest developments in healthcare. They cover a range of topics, including primary care access, social engineering schemes targeting hospital IT help desks, and the role of medical assistants in multi-site healthcare settings. Join them as they share insights, poll results, and valuable resources to keep healthcare leaders informed and empowered.

Key Takeaways:

• The US lags behind other wealthy nations in terms of access and continuity of primary care.
• Building long-term relationships between patients and primary care physicians is essential for better healthcare outcomes.
• US doctors should improve coordination with specialists to enhance patient care.
• Social engineering schemes targeting hospital IT help desks pose a significant threat, and organizations need to implement strict security protocols.
• Medical assistants play a crucial role in multi-site healthcare organizations, and leveraging their skills effectively can address staffing challenges.

Sources and Resources:

• Becker's Hospital Review: "How US primary care compares to other wealthy nations"
• Health IT Security: "Surge in hospital IT help desk social engineering schemes"
• MGMA Stat Poll: "Medical assistants in multi-site healthcare organizations"

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