Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1 PM PT

Session Description

This webinar will provide medical practice managers with important updates on the health care policy landscape that directly impacts their work. Speakers will review key 2025 legislative developments related to health care budgets and policy in Olympia. The session will also include relevant federal and regulatory updates, highlight WSMA resources, and explore how WSMA and WAMGMA can work together to support shared advocacy goals.

·  Identify key state and federal health care policy issues that influence medical group practice.

·  Describe how legislative and regulatory processes at both the state and federal levels influence medical group practice.

·  Understand how WAMGMA members and WSMA can work together on advocacy efforts in Olympia and beyond.

CE available:

1 ACMPE, 1 ACHE

Speakers:

Sean Graham – Director of Government Affairs

Washington State Medical Association

Jeb Shepard – Director of Policy

Washington State Medical Association

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET (12 PM CT, 10 AM PST)

Session Description: Kick off your journey toward operational excellence in 2025 with this foundational webinar on benchmarking and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Learn how these critical tools can transform your medical group’s performance by providing measurable insights into efficiency, quality, and financial health. Discover the key metrics that matter, strategies for setting meaningful benchmarks, and methods to use baseline data to establish performance standards. Whether you’re new to benchmarking or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide the knowledge and tools to align your practice with strategic goals and elevate success in the coming year.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define the core concepts of benchmarking and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and understand their importance in medical practice management.

2. Identify key metrics that are commonly tracked to gauge medical group performance.

3. Learn a structured approach to setting and selecting benchmarks and KPIs tailored to specific goals for 2025.

4. Explore how to use baseline data to establish performance standards and set achievable targets.

Speaker:

Andrew Hajde, CMPE

COO, ABW Medical

CE Credits (Live Viewing Only): 1 ACMPE | 1 ACHE | 1 PDC

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET (12 PM CT, 10 AM PST)

Session Description: Unlock the potential of operational benchmarks and KPIs to optimize your medical group’s day-to-day efficiency. This webinar dives into essential metrics for improving patient flow, resource utilization, and staff productivity. Learn how to analyze operational data to uncover inefficiencies, set actionable targets, and implement changes that reduce patient wait times while enhancing overall service quality. With a focus on practical strategies for 2025, this session empowers you to streamline operations and achieve sustained excellence.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize critical operational benchmarks and KPIs essential for monitoring and enhancing practice efficiency.
2. Discover strategies for tracking and interpreting operational data to improve scheduling, patient flow, and resource utilization.
3. Learn techniques to identify and address operational inefficiencies, with a focus on optimizing staff productivity and reducing patient wait times.
4. Gain insight into setting operational targets that align with broader performance goals for 2025.

Speaker: 

Andrew Hajde, CMPE

COO, ABW Medical

CE Credits (Live Viewing Only): 1 ACMPE | 1 ACHE | 1 PDC

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET (12 PM CT, 10 AM PST)

Session Description: Boost your medical group’s financial performance with an in-depth look at revenue cycle benchmarks and KPIs. This session focuses on tracking and improving critical areas such as collections, billing accuracy, denial management, and accounts receivable. Learn how to analyze revenue cycle data to identify trends and weaknesses, set realistic financial goals, and create strategies that ensure stability and growth in the new year. Gain actionable insights that will position your practice for financial resilience and success in 2025.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify essential revenue cycle benchmarks and KPIs that drive financial performance in medical groups.
2. Understand how to monitor and improve key areas such as collections, billing accuracy, denial rates, and accounts receivable.
3. Learn methods for analyzing revenue cycle data to identify trends, assess financial health, and target areas for improvement.
4. Explore strategies for setting realistic revenue cycle goals to ensure financial resilience in the new year.

Speaker:

Andrew Hajde, CMPE

COO, ABW Medical

CE Credits (Live Viewing Only): 1 ACMPE | 1 ACHE | 1 PDC

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET (12 PM ET, 10 AM PST)

Session Description: Dive into the power of benchmark analytics to drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement in your medical group. This webinar explores the tools and techniques for analyzing trends, identifying outliers, and understanding performance variances. Learn how to transform data into actionable insights and develop a roadmap for achieving targeted improvements. With a focus on leveraging analytics to optimize outcomes and support long-term planning, this session will prepare you to lead your practice confidently into 2025 and beyond.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the basics of benchmark analytics and its role in guiding informed decision-making in medical group management.
2. Explore analytical tools and techniques to evaluate trends, outliers, and performance variances effectively.
3. Learn to create actionable insights from benchmark data to drive targeted improvements and optimize outcomes.
4. Develop a roadmap for using analytics to support continuous performance improvement and strategic planning throughout 2025.

Speaker: 

Andrew Hajde, CMPE

COO, ABW Medical

CE Credits (Live Viewing Only): 1 ACMPE | 1 ACHE | 1 PDC