Ten Things to Do at MGMA15

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1 Ten Things to Do at MGMA15

2 Attend Exhibition Grand Opening When: Sunday, Oct. 11, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Where: Exhibition Hall Why: Arrived on Sunday and looking for something to do? Check out the grand opening of the exhibit hall, which will feature more than 300 exhibitors. With the majority of sessions taking place on Monday and Tuesday (the only other two days the floor is open), this could be your best chance to walk the floor.

3 Attend From Cowboys to Pit Crews When: Monday, Oct. 12, 2015: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Where: Delta Ballroom Why: Few people know more about today s healthcare system and the problems facing physicians than Atul Gawande, MD, a practicing surgeon and best-selling author. Gawande will discuss how to identify success and failure in healthcare through data and how you can overcome a culture of resistance.

4 Take a Networking Break When: Monday, Oct. 12, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Where: Ryman Exhibit Halls Why: One of the main reasons you go to an event like MGMA is to meet people and network. Make sure you leave space in your schedule to do that for at least one hour.

5 Attend 30 Cost-Saving Initiatives for Your Medical Practice When: Monday, Oct. 12, 2015: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Where: Governor s Ballroom D Why: Who doesn t like to save money? Michael O Connell, vice president of clinical and support services at Marymount Hospital, is prepped to give a rapid-fire review of 30 cost-cutting measures to consider in all areas of the budget.

6 Visit Tweet Street When: Exhibition Hours Where: Booth 1838 Why: Are you the social type? If you re one to use Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. then you should head over to Tweet Street, a lounge area with comfy chairs and social media resources. Tweet Street will also share helpful tips on how to utilize social media platforms for your practice.

7 Attend Independent Practices Can Thrive in an Era of Risk-Based Contracting When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Where: Presidential Ballroom D Why: Are you interested in moving from a volume-based arrangement to one where you re practice is rewarded on value? Farzad Mostashari, the former head of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and the current CEO of Aledade, Inc., a consultancy, is the man to talk to. He will give a presentation on why independent practices can make this very difficult leap.

8 Attend Optimizing a Patient-Centered Approach to Primary Care When: Tuesday, Oct. 13: 2:30 PM 3:00 PM Where: Governor s Ballroom C Why: This session will be a case study, analyzing how a primarycare clinic transformed its practice into one that was patientcentered and team-based. Cailin Purcell and others at Bassett Primary Care in Cooperstown, N.Y., will explain how they adopted patientcentered medical home concepts.

9 Attend The Radical Leap - Extreme Leadership: Your Radical Leap Forward at Work and Beyond When: Tuesday, Oct. 13: 3:30 PM 5:00 PM Where: Delta Ballroom Why: In the final keynote of the event, Steve Farber, author of The Radical Leap and a leadership coach, will explain to attendees why healthcare leaders must demonstrate unprecedented levels of passion, determination, foresight, dedication, and fearlessness. He will talk about the power of fear and how it can be used to your advantage.

10 Attend 120 Years of Leadership in Two Hours When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015: 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Presidential Ballroom D Why: Four women leaders in healthcare including Debra Wiggs, FACMPE, a partner with Washington-based W2 Management Solutions (pictured) will talk about some of the lessons they ve learned over the course of their careers collectively spanning 120 years.

11 Go Out and See Nashville Whenever: When you have a spare hour or two. Where: Nashville Why: Grand Ole Opry (below), Centennial Park, Ryman Auditorium (left), the Country Music Hall of Fame it s Music City. There are tons of great sites, restaurants, and plenty to do. Yes, this is a business trip, but don t spend your entire week cooped up inside. Get out and see the city!