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MGMA Ask An Advisor: Optimizing Network Utilization Through KPI Tracking
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In this episode of the MGMA Ask an Advisor Podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Christy Good dive into the importance of network utilization KPIs and how they can be leveraged to enhance patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. They discuss the critical metrics to track, the benefits of monitoring network utilization, and strategies for implementing cost-effective solutions, even for smaller practices.
Key Points:
- Understanding Network Utilization KPIs: Appointment wait times, referral patterns, resource allocation, and care coordination are key metrics that directly impact patient satisfaction.
- Identifying the Right Metrics: Practices should focus on KPIs that directly influence patient experience, such as appointment availability, referral completion rates, and post-discharge follow-ups.
- Benefits of Monitoring Network Utilization: Tracking appointment availability and wait times can improve access to care, while monitoring referral patterns and care transitions can enhance care coordination and reduce fragmented care.
- Using Data to Personalize Care Plans: Analyzing patient utilization history and treatment outcomes can inform more tailored care plans, leading to improved satisfaction and reduced complications.
- Strategies to Reduce Hospital Readmissions: Timely follow-up appointments and additional post-discharge support for high-risk patients can significantly lower readmission rates.
- Challenges and Solutions: Lack of integration between systems and concerns about data security and patient privacy are common challenges, but can be addressed through robust encryption, access controls, and leveraging MGMA's benchmark tools and resources.
Resources:
- MGMA DataDive: A comprehensive benchmarking tool that provides detailed metrics on network utilization, enabling practices to compare their performance against industry standards.
Ask an Advisor: For personalized guidance, practices can reach out via email at advisor@mgma.com to connect with MGMA experts.
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659 episoade
Manage episode 450939768 series 1260959
In this episode of the MGMA Ask an Advisor Podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Christy Good dive into the importance of network utilization KPIs and how they can be leveraged to enhance patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. They discuss the critical metrics to track, the benefits of monitoring network utilization, and strategies for implementing cost-effective solutions, even for smaller practices.
Key Points:
- Understanding Network Utilization KPIs: Appointment wait times, referral patterns, resource allocation, and care coordination are key metrics that directly impact patient satisfaction.
- Identifying the Right Metrics: Practices should focus on KPIs that directly influence patient experience, such as appointment availability, referral completion rates, and post-discharge follow-ups.
- Benefits of Monitoring Network Utilization: Tracking appointment availability and wait times can improve access to care, while monitoring referral patterns and care transitions can enhance care coordination and reduce fragmented care.
- Using Data to Personalize Care Plans: Analyzing patient utilization history and treatment outcomes can inform more tailored care plans, leading to improved satisfaction and reduced complications.
- Strategies to Reduce Hospital Readmissions: Timely follow-up appointments and additional post-discharge support for high-risk patients can significantly lower readmission rates.
- Challenges and Solutions: Lack of integration between systems and concerns about data security and patient privacy are common challenges, but can be addressed through robust encryption, access controls, and leveraging MGMA's benchmark tools and resources.
Resources:
- MGMA DataDive: A comprehensive benchmarking tool that provides detailed metrics on network utilization, enabling practices to compare their performance against industry standards.
Ask an Advisor: For personalized guidance, practices can reach out via email at advisor@mgma.com to connect with MGMA experts.
MGMA BestPrice Official Podcast Sponsor
Inflation is squeezing medical practice budgets, but as the exclusive GPO of MGMA members, we can help your practice save up to 20% on medical and non-medical supplies without sacrificing quality. MGMA BestPrice is your secret weapon to combat rising costs, maintain margins and deliver exceptional patient care. It is a FREE member benefit leveraging HealthTrust’s contract portfolio to connect you with the most aggressive pricing in the industry for medical and surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, vaccines and purchased services. Visit mgmabestprice.org today to learn how MGMA BestPrice can help your medical practice save money on supplies you already buy
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