The NCMGMA Podcast

The Power of Advocacy

This special episode is focused on advocacy within the healthcare sector with two esteemed guests who have been at the forefront of advocacy efforts for NCMGMA:
Melissa White, Practice Administrator at Newton Family Physicians, former NCMGMA president and current chair of the Advocacy Committee since 2017. Melissa has been a driving force in advocating for policies and initiatives that benefit healthcare practices and patients alike.
Jacob A. Rodman, CEO of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, former NCMGMA president joined Melissa as a co-chair of the Advocacy Committee in 2019. Jacob brings a wealth of experience and insight into the challenges and opportunities in healthcare advocacy.
In this episode, we'll dive into their experiences, discuss the importance of advocacy in healthcare, and learn how NCMGMA members can get involved in making a difference.
As always, we thank our partner, ComTech, and host Stephen Fogg from Fogg Media for helping bring the North Carolina Medical Group Management Association Podcast to life.

NCMGMA European Trip

In October 2023, a group of adventurous individuals joined the first-ever NCMGMA European Trip, an exclusive adventure curated for NCMGMA members and friends through some of Europe's most historic and stunning cities, including Geneva, Switzerland, and Milan, Italy.
Our journey wasn't just about sightseeing; it was a deep dive into the heart of global healthcare, with exclusive visits to prestigious organizations like the World Health Organization and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent, not to mention a peek into an Infectious Disease Unit. And let's not forget the world-class cuisine and the unforgettable Aperitivo hour!
Get ready to enjoy riveting conversations with our guests Donna Nicholson, Curi, Roseanne Sanders, Rosedale Health & Wellness, Doral Jacobson, Prosper Beyond about this unique experience

Optimizing Work Life Integration for Healthcare Leadership

Adrienne Palmer Lloyd is a seasoned healthcare executive, business coach, and consultant passionate about guiding physicians, healthcare executives, and their teams toward building thriving and efficient practices.
Growing up in the mountains of North Carolina, healthcare became her life's calling. With over two decades of experience, She’s led and partnered with organizations, generating over $250M in annual improvements and impacting the lives of over 10 million patients.
 
As a business coach, speaker and consultant, Adrienne partners with healthcare executives and physician owners to create engaged teams, optimize processes, and build sustainable, successful organizations.
Success means long-lasting impact, and Adrienne has worked with renowned institutions like Mayo Clinic, Duke Health, MGMA, and several other top 10 USNWR Healthcare Systems. She also serves as the host for the Women in Healthcare Podcast with MGMA and is a mom of two wonderful small humans. 
Get comfortable and join us as we have a conversation with Adrienne about Optimizing Work-Life Integration to Prevent Burnout and how planning for work-life integration helps prevent burnout in healthcare leadership.

From Trailer Park to TEDx Talk - Leadership Lessons with Tracy Spears

If you look up the word exceptional, words like unusual, uncommon, not typical, and extraordinary stand out in defining ways to be outstanding. Our next guest’s background is nothing short of exceptional based on those adjectives. 
 
Tracy Spears, the Founder of the Exceptional Leaders Lab and our guest for the 2024 NCMGMA Master Class in Beaufort, North Carolina, emerged from a humble beginning, navigating her way from a 14x70 trailer in Oklahoma to a distinguished career.
 
Tracy kickstarted her journey with a softball scholarship to the University of Oklahoma, eventually earning a spot on the U.S. National Softball Team. Now, as a renowned speaker and coach, she challenges individuals to rewrite their success stories, urging them to embrace authentic power.
 
Tracy's impact is unparalleled, having guided thousands through keynote speeches, conferences, webinars, and broadcasts. For an extra dose of motivation, I encourage you to watch her TEDx talk, “Trailer Park University,” - a powerful narrative about overcoming hardship. Join us as we unravel Tracy’s exceptional insights and leadership wisdom in this episode of the NCMGMA Podcast.”

AI and the Future of Healthcare

Join us in exploring the world of AI, a buzzword that's taking over everything from Hollywood's deep fakes to healthcare's transformative innovations. As we navigate this AI landscape, we're here to unravel its potential impact on our lives and, most importantly, ensure the right safeguards are in place.
But today, our focus is on AI in healthcare.
We're thrilled to have Dr. Matthew Lungren, Chief Medical Information Officer at Microsoft+Nuance, and Rafe Martin, Chief Revenue Officer for Cybersecurity and Managed Services at ComTech. These experts will guide us through AI's role in enhancing healthcare, its pros and cons, the crucial aspect of cybersecurity, local AI developments, and how we're creating a seamless, confident experience for patients, physicians, and healthcare organizations as they embrace AI.