A look through the archives proved that the '70s were a groovy time at MGMA. 🕺✌️ It was a decade of big milestones! Richard V. Grant stepped into leadership in 1971, MGMA established a dedicated research center in 1973, and a major grant in 1976 helped advance financial reporting standards for medical practices. These milestones were just a few of the moments that helped shape MGMA into the trusted source of data, research, and education that practice leaders rely on today. ⏪ What decade should we look back on next?

Planning your 2027 rural healthcare workforce? New research from MGMA, @Jackson_Search, and @LocumTenens_com draws on 227 rural clinicians and administrators, with insights on staffing risks, coverage options, and a worksheet to estimate physician vacancy costs. bit.ly/4dS0gwP – at Englewood, CO

Better revenue cycle performance starts with knowing what to measure and how to act on it. 📊 Patti Peets of @UnisLink joins this week's podcast episode to explore how practice leaders can use data more effectively, leverage AI to prevent denials, and evaluate the true ROI of their RCM solutions. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/4iwQ3Zg – at Englewood, CO

Are you taking advantage of all the savings available to you as an MGMA member? 👀 MGMA BestPrice is a free member benefit that helps independent physician practices and surgery centers save up to 20% on things like: 🩺 Medical and surgical supplies 📦 Everyday non-medical supplies 💻 Office, IT, and business essentials Plus, employees can access perks like discounts on cell phones and car rentals. 📱 Learn how much you could save: bit.ly/4hRSdm3

How is your medical practice performing in today's financial landscape? 📊 The 2026 MGMA Financials and Operations Data Report offers valuable benchmarks and insights to help you: ✅ Understand trends in rising operating costs ✅ Compare revenue performance across practice types ✅ Identify cash flow challenges putting pressure on medical practices 📥 Download the free report: bit.ly/4ynhidG

"As the person everyone turned to, I was afraid to ask for help... There are days (like today) when I'm stuck in the office until 7:42 PM, wondering how one person is supposed to keep up with everything that comes with managing a medical practice. Staffing challenges, provider pay, delayed supplies, organizational pressure, office drama, and a never-ending list of things that need attention. Some days, I spend so much time putting out fires that I barely get to the work I actually planned to do. And the hardest part? Feeling like I'm supposed to have all the answers. I've been in this field long enough to know that experience doesn't mean you stop running into situations you haven't faced before. There's always a new challenge, a difficult conversation, or a decision that doesn't have an obvious right answer. For a while, I thought being a good practice manager meant figuring those things out on my own. But I've learned that having people to turn to makes a real difference. That's one of the things I've appreciated most about being a Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) member. Sometimes I need a resource to help me work through an operational challenge. Other times, I just want to hear how another practice is handling something we're dealing with, too. And sometimes, it's simply reassuring to talk to someone who understands why a staffing callout can change your entire day. MGMA hasn't made the challenges of practice management disappear. I still have stressful days, difficult decisions, and plenty of things on my to-do list. But I feel better equipped to navigate them. I've gained access to education, data, and resources that help me do my job, and I've connected with people who understand the realities of this work. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that being a strong leader doesn't mean having every answer. Sometimes it means knowing where to turn when you don't. And for me, having that support has made all the difference." ─ Jen S., MGMA Member 💚 Learn how MGMA membership can support your career and practice: bit.ly/4s6nJQC

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Adopting new technology doesn't always mean improving your operations.⚙️ On the latest MGMA Podcast episode, experts from Caravel discuss common modernization mistakes and how medical practice leaders can approach AI, automation, data analytics, and cybersecurity more strategically. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation: bit.ly/4hV1wSt – at Englewood, CO

Congratulations to the 2026 class of ACMPE Fellows! 🎉 Earning the prestigious FACMPE designation is a remarkable achievement, reflecting exceptional leadership, dedication, and excellence in medical practice management. We're proud to welcome you into this distinguished community of leaders advancing the profession! Learn more about ACMPE Fellowship: bit.ly/4k00MMW

End-of-year healthcare policy updates can be overwhelming to keep up with, but MGMA's Government Affairs team is here to help you stay informed. Watch for three key policy developments to keep on your radar from November through January, and follow along for timely updates. 💭 Have questions or concerns about how these changes could affect your practice? Reach out to our team at [email protected].

How your team feels at work can absolutely show up in the patient experience. In this episode of the MGMA Podcast, Jasmin Barber and Chelsea Grear share practical ways to build patient trust through better communication, supporting your team, and the everyday interactions that make a difference. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation: bit.ly/4hICshr – at Englewood, CO

Ever been so frustrated with your EHR that you've thought, "I could build something better myself!" 💻 Well, you're not alone. According to a recent MGMA Stat poll, 34% of medical groups have used AI to build an app or workflow tool in-house. But just because you can build it, does that mean you should? Before you start vibe coding your own solution, explore the potential benefits, risks and 10 key considerations every practice leader should know. ➡️ Read the full breakdown: bit.ly/4iadgQS

Congratulations to our 2026 MGMA award recipients! 🎉 Your leadership, service, and commitment to medical practice management have made a meaningful impact on this profession and the people who work in it every day. We’re proud to recognize all you’ve contributed to the MGMA community. This year’s honorees are: 🏆 MGMA Lifetime Achievement Award: Tracy Bird 🏆 MGMA Legislative Liaison of the Year Award: Adam Pople 🏆 MGMA Future Four Award: Sonya Biswas, Sara Brice, Jackie Hansen, and April Marsh 🏆 ACMPE Forum Representative of the Year Award: Brigid Jones Learn more about this year’s recipients: bit.ly/4ASgjER

MGMA is nothing without… YOU! 💚 For 100 years, MGMA has been shaped by the people who make up this community. Thank you for sharing what you know, showing up for one another, and continuing to move the profession forward. We’re so grateful you’re here.

The 2026 MGMA Annual Conference brought healthcare leaders together to share what they’re seeing in their practices, learn from one another, and celebrate a century of MGMA. From the Main Stage to the conversations happening between sessions, there’s a lot we’re taking with us from our few days together in San Antonio. ➡️ Read the full 2026 MGMA Annual Conference recap: bit.ly/4yxm0WX

More providers, more staff, more space. Is that always the answer to improving patient access? Chris Seaman from @QGenda joins the MGMA Insights Podcast to talk about the capacity practices may already have, but can’t always see. The conversation covers hidden capacity, disconnected workflows, and how better visibility can help healthcare leaders make smarter operational decisions. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation: bit.ly/4ytEdot – at Englewood, CO

100 years of MGMA. One unforgettable celebration. 🎊 San Antonio, you were something special. 👏Thank you to every attendee, speaker, partner, volunteer, and member who filled these few days with the kind of moments that remind us why this community means so much. What a way to celebrate where we’ve been and look ahead to what’s next. We can’t wait to see where you take it from here. #MGMA26